Reviews tagging 'War'

The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness

22 reviews

margaret_s_library's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent, and Death

Moderate: War and Violence

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Emotional abuse

poormansmynah's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense

4.0

After I finished the first book in this series ngl I was so distraught and exhausted from what I'd read I had to have a break before I started this one. So needless to say the break definitely hyped up my expectations for the sequel, and I really enjoyed it! I'd say I preferred the first one to this one just because it was a little more fast paced, but apart from that this really had everything in it that I loved about the first one and more

*cough cough* TODD AND VIOLA *cough cough*

. It was sooo good and I can't wait to read the third and final one :')

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Content Warnings

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

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

• 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

A bit tropey but kinda vibes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Torture, War, and Xenophobia

Minor: Rape

slipperygourd's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Torture, Violence, and War

kkenna7's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• 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? It's complicated

3.75

It took me over a month to read this one because it’s just… tough. It’s a tough read, tough subject matter, tough everything. Some parts got so intense for me at a tumultuous mental health time for me and I had to put it down more than once. 

Of course, Patrick Ness continues with the great writing and world building, naturally. It always is. I can’t say I *enjoyed* this necessarily, but objectively it is a good book. It’s just a challenging read. I pushed through so hopefully the finale is well worth it! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Torture

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and War

sneha_m's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence

Moderate: War and Torture

Minor: Medical content

hazelmort's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Death

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and War

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Grief, Slavery, and Gun violence

watermelonvodka's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture

Moderate: War

shaunaxx's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Sexism, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Slavery, Torture, Violence, and War

Minor: Emotional abuse, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Rape

_eleanorgreen8_'s review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Torture, Violence, and War

Moderate: Genocide and Hate crime

Minor: Misogyny and Sexual violence