The Knife of Never Letting Go
Teenage & Young Adult, Teenage Fiction
Paperback Published on: 01/02/2018
£8.99
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exciting!
This is the first book in the Chaos series, and I think this is possibly the best book I have ever read. Fast paced and utterly exciting.
A story of survi... READ MORE
The Knife of Never Letting Go
The Knife of Never Letting Go is about a world that everyone's come to 20 years earlier for religious freedom. Much like the settlers to America, the new p... READ MORE
Best Trilogy for teens
The first of the best trilogy since His Dark Materials, Patrick Ness has created an epic universe that absorbs you from the first page. Follow Todd as he d... READ MORE
Interesting concept
I was ready to be completely blown away by this book as so many reviews have been exceptional so when i actually came to read this book i was a little disa... READ MORE
Brilliant Writing!
I've just finished reading the Chaos Walking trilogy (I'm ashamed to say for the very first time), and I absolutely LOVED THEM! A book that went beyond ju... READ MORE
Stunning new cover for a stunning story
The world build is outstanding. You start by believing that this maybe a post-apocalyptic world, yet Patrick Ness gradually reveals a totally different rea... READ MORE
"The first thing you find out when yer dog learns to talk is that dogs don't got nothing much to say."
I came to this book thinking "hmmm, I'm not sure but I'll give it a go". Wow! Am I glad I did. This book had me hooked. I finished it in literally 3.5 hour... READ MORE
Why did no-one tell me about this sooner!
I cannot believe I made it 10 years without anyone telling me about this book! An escape from tyrannical forces, perfectly combined with a coming of age st... READ MORE
Dynamite Storytelling
Set in a different world this is a story of a boy and his dog.
Of course the dog talks.
He lives in a town where there are no women or children, he will be... READ MORE
The start of something beautiful...
My wife recommended this to me and once I'd started I just couldn't stop. It is a breathless book that should be taken at a gallop - give yourself a clear ... READ MORE
I adore this - it's a must read!!
'The Knife of Never Letting Go' is the first part of my absolute favourite trilogy in the entire teen section and is one of my consistent recommendations f... READ MORE
Reignited my love for reading
“I think maybe everybody falls. [...] And I don’t think that’s the asking. I think the asking is whether we get back up again.”
The Knife of Never Letti... READ MORE
Synopsis
A special anniversary edition, with a striking new cover design, to celebrate 10 years of the Chaos Walking trilogy.
Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in a constant, overwhelming Noise.
There is no privacy. There are no secrets. Then Todd Hewitt unexpectedly stumbles on a spot of complete silence. Which is impossible. And now he's going to have to run...
This new edition marks the 10th anniversary of the award-winning modern classic, soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley.
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781406379167
- Number of pages: 496
- Weight: 440g
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 35 mm
Customer Reviews
View allAn amazing start to an amazing trilogy.
A touching story that sets a new standard of books for ages 10-16. I fell in love with this book, and I WANT MORE!
Do believe the hype
Loved it. Engrossing, challenging, hilarious and devastating. Read it.
A book of true evil
The Knife of Never Letting go is a purely evil read. I love it. The way in which it is written truly gets you into the shoes of the main character so you r... READ MORE
One of the best books I have ever read!
The first of an action-packed trilogy. Join Todd and his mysterious companion Viola as he runs from Mayor Prentiss, and his massive army behind him. Not a ... READ MORE
Not for me...
I have to say right from the beginning, this book wasn’t for me. I decided I wanted to write a review anyway because a lot of people recommended this book ... READ MORE
A rare treat
I am in awe of Patrick Ness. From the opening sentence of this fantastic book you know you are in the hands of an original and powerful writer. His tale of... READ MORE
WOW!!!!
This is one of the few books that I can really enjoy and can read again and again, from the first page I was sucked in and strugled to put the book down. T... READ MORE
Just Could Not Put It Down
This is an absolutely brilliant beginning to a fantastic trilogy. The title first grabbed my attention - was really hooked from the beginning and the serie... READ MORE
The Knife of Never Letting Go
I can't wait till part two!
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The Knife of Never Letting Go is a frantic, hair-raising, terrifying, complex, heartbreaking, exhil... READ MORE
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MANCHEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Knife of Never Letting Go
I can't wait till part two!
The Knife of Never Letting Go
A gripping read! Cant wait for The Ask And The Answer!
Enjoyable first book in the trilogy
I enjoyed the concept and the story building. I laughed,I cried and the cliffhanger hits you right between the eyes.
Went between both book and audiobook ,... READ MORE
The Knife of Never Letting Go
This novel for early teens+ was short-listed for the 2009 Carnegie Medal, and won the vote of the boys shadowing the award at the school where I work. I ha... READ MORE
The Knife of Never Letting Go
A very powerful and moving novel; fast paced and exciting as can be, it'll have you hooked from the very first page. Initially, I was worried it was to be ... READ MORE
Unbelievably Addictive
I had never heard of Patrick Ness or the series until my friend had told me how much she had loved the series. She allowed me to borrow her book and I did ... READ MORE
I know its a childs book but I REALLY enjoyed this
Its not often I get to the end of a book and actually wail as I realise its part of a trilogy (books 2 and 3 now ordered!) Although its not a 'literary' bo... READ MORE
Amazing
This is the best book I have read in a long time. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I came straight online and ordered the last two books. It is a mus... READ MORE
Immensity in its truest form :)
I have found The Knife of Never Letting Go oneof the most enjoyable books that i have ever read. I found it really thrilling. It is about a boy called Todd... READ MORE
Left me amazed and desperate to read the sequels!
This book was so good I didn't want it to end and I immediately went out to buy the two other books in the trilogy. It was so different to anything I'd rea... READ MORE
The Knife of Never Letting Go
This book is absolutely amazing it's so gripping and keeps you interested all the way through. I could not put this book down! I can't wait for the ask and... READ MORE
The Knife of Never Letting Go
i found this book a great thrill to read and in didn't want to close it at all. i really want to read the second book. My best friend cried for 5 hours whe... READ MORE
it's beyond amazing
Patrick ness is a very rare author, the way he grabs you into a story and refuses to let go is astounding. i gave it to a friend who wasn't a fan at the st... READ MORE
Amazing!!! - and for adults too
I wouldn't have picked up this book if not for the interview with the author talking about volume 3 in the Waterstones magazine, so thanks a lot!!!
It real... READ MORE
Fantastic read!!
It was a seriously fantastic book, from start to finish. Okay so it's not an optimistic, positive adventure for those of you who prefer that sort of thing;... READ MORE
An Amazing Introduction
I bought this book on a whim. At the beginning, I was not very interested. As I delved deeper however I found myself falling in love with and relating to t... READ MORE
AMAZING
I finished this book in a day because I couldn’t put it down - it’s so gripping and I loved it so so so so so much, highly recommend! Just ordered the next... READ MORE
Incredible
The most stunning, poignant, funny, heartbreaking, thrilling and magnificent YA novel I have ever experienced - regardless of age, read this book.
Best book ever
I know I sound a little over exaggerated but I am being honest, this book was absolutely astonishing. It left me in shock and I was so interested and I wan... READ MORE
one of the best series i've ever read
so so so good!!! this is definitely my favourite book of the series, but jeez this is one seriously amazing trilogy. it's so well written, with a brilliant... READ MORE
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