Monsters of Men
Patrick Ness
Book 3 of the Chaos Walking Trilogy.
Okay, I’ll admit this book was a slog. Why? Because it was depressing and such an accurate reminder of how stupid humans can be. Monsters of Men is the final instalment in the Chaos Walking trilogy and poor old Todd gets manipulated into this horrific kind of living hell, with people dying in all manner of shocking ways just so someone can claim ultimate power. The war closes in on three fronts and no one is safe.
As tough as it was to read, this trilogy really is BRILLANT and I think it will be going into my Top Ten Best Young Adult Fiction EVER list. Why? Because it makes you consider goodness, evil, courage, defiance and how people can be so easily manipulated. Plus Viola is such an amazing character who constantly questions her reasons for doing things. Monsters of Men reminds us that war is hell and that teenagers are tougher than most adults give them credit for. Society’s youth should question and contribute to shaping the world, wherever that world happens to be.
Speaking of worlds, Patrick Ness (genius) has created a believable and detailed environment and one that might have been beautiful if described during peace time, instead of during a war. It is unique and interesting and one of the reasons this book deserves to be read.
The movie rights to this series have just been sold with some claiming it might be the next Twilight. Maybe in money terms but otherwise there is no comparison. Twilight is one girl’s romantic love triangle. The Chaos Walking Trilogy is two people holding onto love when everything around them descends into horror and madness. Below is a book trailer. Please view this on our site rather than YouTube because some of the comments reveal plot points and character deaths. Please DO NOT read the comments until after you finish the trilogy. Trust me on this. I’m a librarian 
PS. If Manchee is the best dog ever then Angharrad is definitely the best horse.
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