The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness

The Ask and the Answer

Chaos Walking #2

Patrick Ness

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced

553 pages | first published 2009

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The riveting Chaos Walking trilogy by two-time Carnegie Medalist Patrick Ness, reissued with compelling new covers--and a bonus short story in each book. "Grim and beautifully written. . . . Superb. . . . This is among the best YA science fiction ...
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Moods

adventurous 84%
tense 67%
dark 59%
emotional 59%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
challenging 23%
reflective 8%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 17% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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