Patrick Ness

8 summariesFantasy, Children's, Young Adult

Patrick Ness is a British author known for his contributions to young adult fiction. His notable works include "A Monster Calls," "The Knife of Never Letting Go," "The Ask and the Answer," "Monsters of Men," "The Rest of Us Just Live Here," and "More Than This." Ness's writing often explores complex themes and emotional depth, earning him recognition in the literary community.

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Books by Patrick Ness

8 books available

A Monster Calls
Patrick Ness
4.3 (208k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A grieving boy's nightmares manifest into a tree monster that demands the terrifying truth about his mother's terminal illness, forcing him to confront the complex, messy emotions of loss and acceptance.
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Patrick Ness
4.0 (152k) average on GoodreadsThriller
In a world where men's thoughts are a constant, audible torrent and all women have vanished, a young boy on the run discovers a silent girl who shatters everything he believes about his world and himself.
The Ask and the Answer
Patrick Ness
4.2 (73k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Separated and imprisoned by their greatest foe, Todd and Viola must navigate a city under siege, where the lines between oppressor and liberator blur amidst a brewing rebellion and the constant threat of explosive secrets.
Monsters of Men
Patrick Ness
4.2 (67k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a world where all thoughts are audible, two young lovers must navigate a three-way war between vengeful aliens, desperate human factions, and an approaching wave of settlers, forcing them to choose between personal survival and the fate of an entire planet.
The Rest of Us Just Live Here
Patrick Ness
3.7 (50k) average on GoodreadsPsychology
Mikey navigates prom, first crushes, and graduation in a world facing constant supernatural apocalypse, showing that living an ordinary life amidst chaos can be heroic.
More Than This
Patrick Ness
4.1 (34k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult
A drowned boy wakes up naked in a desolate, unfamiliar world, forcing him to uncover the truth of his existence and the possibility of life after death.
Release
Patrick Ness
3.7 (15k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Adam's perfect Saturday collapses as his relationships change and he discovers more about himself, while a vengeful ghost from the lake emerges, connecting their lives in one destructive day.
The Crane Wife
Patrick Ness
3.5 (7k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A lonely man's life changes when he heals a fallen crane and then meets a mysterious woman, who brings ancient magic and the power of love into his world.