Questions About The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, #1)

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who else was annoyed by the writing? (tho, creachers etc.)

Danielle Langley I wasn't bothered at all. The misspellings aren't terribly invasive and I hardly notice them as the narrative plows on. The vernacular is very fitting…moreI wasn't bothered at all. The misspellings aren't terribly invasive and I hardly notice them as the narrative plows on. The vernacular is very fitting both for characterization and style; it makes sense that Todd, an illiterate farm boy, uses phonetics in his speech and storytelling--this is what the words sound/look like in his Noise, so why wouldn't they look the same to the reader as he's narrating? I also find it to be somewhat endearing because it adds authenticity to his voice, making him feel like an actual person rather than a character on a page. We're seeing everything through Todd; he is our lens and this is merely his translation of the world.(less)

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Who else thought Mayor Prentiss was a brilliant character?

Inna Antig You know he's a good villain when you don't even see him for half this series, yet you feel hate and anger towards him. haha. And him being a corrupt …moreYou know he's a good villain when you don't even see him for half this series, yet you feel hate and anger towards him. haha. And him being a corrupt politician hits too close to home lol. (less)

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Does this book contain romance?

Ahdee If you're asking because you're not into romance.. then still go for it. The development of the feelings between the main characters was not really the focus. 😜

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Who else cannot comprehend anyone disliking this magnificent masterpiece of a book?