Patrick Ness

Burn

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Produktbeschreibung

An all-consuming story of revenge, redemption and dragons from the twice Carnegie Medal-winner Patrick Ness. "On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron Gas Station for the dragon he'd hired to help on the farm." This dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye. Sarah can't help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn't have a soul but is seemingly intent on keeping her safe from the brutal attentions of Deputy Sheriff Emmett Kelby. Kazimir knows something she doesn't. He has arrived at the farm because of a prophecy. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents - and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself. From the bestselling author of the Chaos Walking trilogy comes a heart-stopping story of fanaticism, hope, bravery and impossible second chances, set in a world on the very brink of its own destruction. "Exhilarating and heart-stopping." Russell T Davies "Gloriously original and unpredictable ... Mind-bending in the best possible way." Observer "A clever, complex and completely engrossing story." The Times "[An] extraordinary story of fate, power and redemption ... He is a remarkable talent." Daily Mail "Ness shows that although monsters exist in every world, many wish to overcome them; and even in the smoking ruins of civilisation, there is room for hope." Guardian "Revenge, redemption, the Cold War and dragons. Another great tale from the master with the best opening line of any book this year." Simon Mayo "You can always rely on Patrick Ness to surprise you, and this beautifully written urban fantasy doesn't disappoint ... an immersive, rewarding read." Independent "Never less than gripping ... full of charm, intriguing characters and awesome, cinematic set-pieces." SFX "An incredibly touching, powerful and startling read." Female First "A provocative Cold War-set tale of dragon worshippers, parenthood, and the apocalypse." Entertainment Weekly "Gripping until the end." Irish Times

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Walker Books Ltd.
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 85499
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Altersempfehlung: ab 14 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 132mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 330g
• ISBN-13: 9781406393972
• ISBN-10: 1406393975
• Artikelnr.: 60124645

Autorenporträt

Patrick Ness was born in the USA, lived in London from 1999, and now lives in Los Angeles. He writes both novels and short stories for adults and children, but is best known for his books for young adults. His first books for teenagers make up the Chaos Walking trilogy, of which the first book, The Knife of Never Letting Go, won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the Booktrust Teenage Prize, followed by The Ask and the Answer, which won the Costa Award. All three titles in the trilogy were shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal, an unprecedented event, and in 2011 the third title, Monsters of Men, won the award. Patrick's sixth book, A Monster Calls, was based on an original idea by Siobhan Dowd and illustrated by Jim Kay. It won every major prize in children's fiction, including the Galaxy National Book Award, the UKLA Book Award and the Red House Children's Book Award. In 2012 it became the first book ever to win both the Carnegie Medal and the Kate Greenaway Medal. Patrick has also written the screenplay for the film of A Monster Calls. Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and starring Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver and Felicity Jones, the film was released in 2016. The first film in the Chaos Walking series was released in 2021. Patrick Ness's critically-acclaimed novels include More Than This, The Rest of Just Live Here, Release, And the Ocean Was Our Sky and Burn.

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Ness has never been afraid to push boundaries when it comes to genre exploration, but this is a truly magnificent piece of fiction.... The concept is striking, the characters compelling, and the story enthralling. Even for Ness, this is a singular effort." - Booklist (starred review)

"The densely layered, expertly paced plot builds and twists while revealing an alternate universe that cunningly echoes our world and its history." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Ness brings together history, fantasy, and science fiction in one masterful stroke, interweaving the tropes of each genre to create a unique blend that offers readers an unpredictable but impeccably paced mind trip." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"Exciting, nonstop action and gloriously varied twists in the narrative will keep readers guessing all the way through to the breathless ending." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"This fast-paced narrative has elements of alternate history, fantasy, multiverse, and apocalyptic literature. The many plot twists and multiple perspectives create an intensity that makes this a page-turner...A gripping, powerful novel of courage and resilience."
- Kirkus Reviews

"A wild ride of fanaticism, redemption, assasins and dragon-worshippers. Mind-bending in the best possible way." - The Observer (London)

"Ness brilliantly juggles these multi-layered themes and twisting plot lines while creating a world where dragons are as richly imagined as humans and engage our emotions just as forcefully. He is a remarkable talent." - Daily Mail (UK)

"Ness's engrossing historical-fantasy adventure is at once accessible and complex, tackling both human issues-racism...war, religion-and grand fantasy action with skill." - Horn Book Magazine