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Chaos Walking
3 Reviews
(2)
YA
Chaos Walking series.
This trilogy-ender begins in the midst of a three-sided war. While Todd and Viola continue to narrate their stories, a mesmerizing new voice joins the chorus: 1017, Todd's erstwhile nemesis, now a prominent leader of the Spackle (native people). The series stands as a timely examination of human nature, human society, and the terrible costs of violence.
Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2010
(2)
YA
Chaos Walking series.
In this sequel to The Knife of Never Letting Go, Todd, believing Viola to be a traitor, colludes with Prentiss. The struggle to reconcile Todd's supposed innocence with his unforgivable actions will provoke as much thought as the depictions of slavery, genocide, and torture. Ness's fascinating world, with its fully formed characters and conflicts, draws attention to difficult issues with unblinking candor.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2009
(2)
YA
Chaos Walking series.
Todd lives in a brutal all-male society where thoughts are audible. He escapes, embarking on a classic coming-of-age survival journey accompanied by his loyal dog and a mysterious girl. Todd's world is fascinating, and the psychological and sociological impact of being unable to shut out others' thoughts--or hide your own--is creatively explored. The relationships, too, have considerable emotional depth.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2008
3 reviews
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