The Knife of Never Letting Go

Interesting Facts

• The book is the first part of a trilogy set in a world where all creatures can hear each other's thoughts, known as the 'Noise'.
• The protagonist, Todd Hewitt, is the last boy in a town where all the women have disappeared, and he must flee to save himself.
• The work explores themes of coming of age, power, control, and the nature of human aggression.
• The book has received numerous awards, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.
• The story begins with Todd discovering a place where the 'Noise' disappears, which becomes the catalyst for all subsequent events.
• Patrick Ness employs a unique writing style, including intentional spelling errors and unconventional punctuation, to convey the inner world and development of the characters.