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mailenlovesreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Fun drinking game: take a shot everytime you see the word boom.
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Firstly, Mayor/President Prentiss is such a good villain that I honestly love his character. He is so manipulative and intelligent and a horrible person
I mean, silencing his Noise from others hearing it without the help of the cure, using Noise as a weapon, and being able to mind control others, is just insane.
His whole attempted “I hope you can see me as your father one day” thing was WEIRD but along with manipulating Todd and Viola and using them against each other, it was purposeful and wow.
I’m gushing over him but he was just such a good villain!!!
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Poor Davy. If you told me in the last book that I would feel bad for him, I’d never in a million years believe it.
I loved the enemies-to-friends with Davy and Todd, and Davy’s character arc was the saddest yet.
All Davy wanted was his dad’s approval and love, but all his dad cared about was getting Todd on his side as his “son”. But Davy, despite resenting Todd for this, he still loved Todd because he was the only friend he had. AW.
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The only thing in his Noise is me holding a gun on him.
His only friend holding a gun on him.
“I gave you yer book. I gave you back yer book.”
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AND THEN HE DIES. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? And it’s brushed over too. I don’t often feel bad when characters die but this one got me, even though I saw it coming.
He was just a sad and lonely boy that only wanted someone to love him. 😭😭😭😭
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Moving on, sadly, to the Spackle. I was very interested in seeing how that aspect progressed,
I’m so excited that they are coming back, albeit as an enemy army led by 1017 that no doubt hates Todd, but I am looking forward to some resolution with that hopefully. Even though it’s a bit worrisome for Todd and Viola that they now have three enemy fronts to fight against.
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Finally, Todd and Viola.
Their relationship is very sweet and they deserve peace together once this is over.
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Oh, good girl.
My Noise swells with pride.
That’s my girl.
Oh!! Hands up if you blushed…. 🙋♀️
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Butttt, they are only 14(ish)!!!! Which is crazy to me how these fully-grown adults (Mistress Coyle and Mayor Prentiss) are obsessed with them and their potential power/threat.
They are just kids :(
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I loved this book, I was thinking about it even when I wasn’t reading it, looking forward to the next time I’d pick it up.
Patrick Ness has created and developed these characters and the plot so well and cleverly. The character development arcs go crazy.
Can’t wait to read the next book!!
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Slavery, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny, Rape, and Sexism
teyn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Genocide, Slavery, Torture, and War
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Rape
mylittlebookcase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Rape
asourceoffiction's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's so clever that Viola and Todd's chapters are written in different fonts, which makes all of the writing feel like their Noise. So the story is told from inside their heads rather than from an objective external source. It makes the different behaviours they encounter from their 'leaders' all the more intriguing; it's clear that Todd doesn't agree with the Mayor (who really ramps up the insidious in this book), but is stuck in his position and has to shut down to cope. But at the same time you can see that Mistress Coyle is not a wholly innocent party acting purely in defence. It really pulls you into the politics and shows how easy it is to become complicit to keep yourself or those you love safe.
As with the first book, this ends on a HUGE cliffhanger where things are clearly all about to go (even more) horribly wrong. Suffice to say I can't wait to read Monsters of Men.
Graphic: Misogyny, Torture, and War
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Rape
queen_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Police brutality, Medical content, and Murder
Minor: Genocide, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
poormansmynah's review
4.0
Graphic: Violence and War
Minor: Rape
As the story follows a town of what was once only men taking over a city of men AND women, there are a few mentions and implied instances of rape and violence against women. Though nothing is shown, it may prove uncomfortable for some readers.abyanismangil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Torture, Xenophobia, and War
Minor: Rape
shaunaxx's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Genocide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Emotional abuse, Rape, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
ellioteverafter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
"So, who are you then, Todd Hewitt?" he says. "What makes you so special?
Now that, I think, is a very good asking.
Oh, what a turn. Just enough predictability so nothing seemed too far-fetched, but a healthy amount of mystery and twist elements. The second book of the Chaos Walking trilogy takes a very dark road in an already bleak universe. Thankfully, I checked out both books two and three at the same time so as soon as I finish this review, I'll be moving on to the next.
Todd Hewitt, how are you going to fix this?
Graphic: Sexism, Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Rape