The Knife of Never Letting Go
Patrick Ness
Contributed by Carey Speaks
Overview
Author
Patrick Ness
Year Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Genre
Science Fiction
About the Title

The “Knife of Never Letting Go” is a science-fiction novel tat focuses on the life of Todd Hewitt, a twelve-year-old from Prentisstown who is the last boy in his town and expected to become a man when he turns thirteen. His dog, Manchee, is his main companion. The story is set on a different planet where Spacks killed most of the settlers with a virus about ten years ago, leaving the town with just a few men. The virus that killed all the women gave men the ability to listen to each other’s thoughts. Todd is just a month away from his 13th birthday when he discovers the Quiet. Following this unknown silence with his dog, he stumbles upon a young girl, Viola, who survived after landing on the planet with her parents. The rest of the story revolves around Todd, Viola, and Manchee's quest to flee Prentisstown.

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