The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) by Patrick Ness - GBR - Starting March 1st 2017

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in an overwhelming, never-ending stream of Noise. Just a month away from the birthday that will make him a man, Todd and his dog, Manchee -- whose thoughts Todd can hear too, whether he wants to or not -- stumble upon an area of complete silence. They find that in a town where privacy is impossible, something terrible has been hidden -- a secret so awful that Todd and Manchee must run for their lives.

But how do you escape when your pursuers can hear your every thought?

[Sarah Elizabeth]

The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) by Patrick Ness will be our 1st GBR for March 2017.

Please read at your own pace, and hide any spoilers ☺ You are welcome to join at any time during the month ☺

Happy Reading Everybody!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Pre-Reading Questions -

Anybody got any thoughts on this one before we start?

Has anyone read anything similar to this before?

Anybody read anything else by this author previously?

[Soumya]

Okay, I'm ready. Never read anything like it, though I often fantasized about a world where I could hear everyone's thoughts lol. Telepathy, I've read, though.

[Azara]

Ooh yay! I love Patrick Ness and have been meaning to pick this one up for a while!

[[deleted user]]

I'm gonna try to join this one too.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 1 (view spoiler)[ I really wish he'd stop hitting the poor dog! ☹ (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

End of part 1 (view spoiler)[ it's a girl! So where did she come from and what is she doing? (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ its interesting that she can hear his noise. why isn't she speaking though? (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Chapter 31 (view spoiler)[ he killed the poor dog! ☹ (hide spoiler)]

[Cody]

This one is on my list to read this year!

[Tori]

I'm going to go get this at the library today & start reading! I'm excited!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Yay! Hope you enjoy it ☺

[Sharon]

This was a great book. Here are my thoughts:

Chapter 13: (view spoiler)[ How in the world is Aaron not dead? I thought he was. Todd and the GIRL make a good team. I want to understand her story and how "her world" fits in with Todd's world. Have to know what's going to happen next. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 22: (view spoiler)[ Prentisstown seems like a not very nice place to live in. It seems to be a thorn in Todd and Viola's side. I am curious to know why Aaron is not in the latest Prentisstown attack. Also, I am really interested in knowing what Matthew knew about the town's history that made Todd not believe him. Also, what is the importance of Matthew's mom, Jessica? Poor Mangee. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 28: (view spoiler)[ Todd has to find Viola. I really dislike Aaron. He is a pain in the ass. I wish he died in the beginning. I am really curious to know why the heck everyone is after Todd? (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 35: (view spoiler)[ I am so heartbroken about Mangee. I am really glad that Ben arrived safe and sound after what happened to Mangee. Also, Todd needs to be surrounded by good things, and I am glad that he has Viola and Ben. I still dislike Aaron. (hide spoiler)]