What is the book about?
Prentisstown is a town where everybody can hear everybody's noise. Noise in its own description means that like any other town, people can hear everyone else's thoughts through a stream of Noise. Todd who is turning 13 in just a month, has a dog named Manchee. Even against his will he can hear every noise in Manchee's head. In an unexpected turn of events and the unraveling of awful secrets in a town where you can't hide your noise but can lie about it, Todd and Manchee must run for their lives.
Review.
This is one of the books that I really did not expect too much because I am not a fan of 'YA' sci-fi adventure novels. However, this book excites me from the beginning, the narration was clear and it gave me a lot of pleasure listening.
This one gave me goosebumps and sad feelings mix altogether. Every chapter was thought-provoking, exhilarating, adventurous, heart-wrenching and just plain perfection. I've never read (or yeah heard because I was listening to audible) a piece like this before, everything was original.
Here's why you should read/listen to the book.
1. Of course, other than that its movie is already in its post-production and will be released probably this year, this book is really fast-paced, adventurous, action-packed and emotional. It will make you awake late at night at the edge of your seat thinking what will happen next.
2. This book will make you realize that the noise of men is different from the noise of women and that it needs logical thinking to make them relevant to each other.
3. Every character in this book is complex and has a certain personality that you will like, dislike and even hate.
4. Every scene, story, and character in this book is original. 100% new, unique and authentic.
5. The most likable about this book is that there's no instant love affair or love at first sight between characters. Yes, they build care and love but in a more remarkable way.
I really enjoyed my audible experience for this book. Nick Podehl was superb in narrating the whole book. I hope you will enjoy it too. Read or listen before the movie adaptation in theaters.
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*YA - young adult
-Rustychiic
