The Ask and the Answer (Chaos Walking, #2)
by Patrick Ness
The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 45.6K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 536 pages.
About The Ask and the Answer
We were in the square, in the square where I'd run, holding her, carrying her, telling her to stay alive, stay alive till we got safe, till we got to Haven so I could save her - But there weren't no safety, no safety at all, there was just him and his men...Fleeing before a relentless army, Todd has carried a desperately wounded Viola right into the hands of their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss. Immediately separated from Viola and imprisoned, Todd is forced to learn the ways of the Mayor's new order. But what secrets are hiding just outside of town? And where is Viola? Is she even still alive? And who are the mysterious Answer? And then, one day, the bombs begin to explode..."The Ask and the Answer" is a tense, shocking and deeply moving novel of resistance under the most extreme pressure. This is the second title in the "Chaos Walking" trilogy.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patrick Ness |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 536 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 45,578 |
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What genre is The Ask and the Answer?
The Ask and the Answer is categorized as Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
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Based on 45.6K reader ratings, The Ask and the Answer has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Ask and the Answer?
The Ask and the Answer has 536 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Ask and the Answer?
The Ask and the Answer was written by Patrick Ness. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Ask and the Answer?
The ISBN-13 for The Ask and the Answer is 9781406310270.0.
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