Monsters of Men (Reissue with bonus short story) (Chaos Walking Series #3)

Reading this book is like getting punched in the stomach. In a good way. And if I learned anything from Monsters of Men, it is that there is, in fact, a good way. It's basically when you're keeping someone else from getting decked, or when you're getting pummelled to protect the one you love. Monsters of Men was the most satisfying end to a series or trilogy that I've read in a long time. A really long time. Like the previous books, the plot runs at a breakneck pace that left me breathless, and it covers a lot of ground. Coming into the book I couldn't have even imagined things that happened in the middle, let alone how it would end. There are a lot of loose ends that are tied up over the course of the book, but ending is not finite. I don't think Ness will be writing another book in this world or with these characters anytime soon (ever), but the ending is open to possibility and to the imagination of the reader. This book is full of passion, action, and general umph. I know I'm being really vague, but I think the best way to read these books is to go in blind. And, word to the wise, it can reduce just about anyone to a sobbing mess. There were a few moments in the beginning that had me looking out the train window and blinking a lot during my commute, but the real stuff is saved for the end. I wouldn't advise that anyone read beyond page 400 or so outside of the comfort of their own home. We're talking hug the book, can't see through the tears crying for the last 100 pages. But oh-so-good! Book source: Philly Free Library

Wow. Just . . . . wow. This wasn't just a novel, a story; it was an experience. This trilogy was absolutely something new. I've never, ever, read anything like Chaos Walking--somehow Patrick Ness can convey emotions so clearly and powerfully. I am so glad I was not reading the last third in public, because my face was all twisted and alternating between gross sobbing and wide-mouthed shock and then more gross sobbing. What used to annoy me, especially the fonts and the arrangement of the words on the pages, is something I regard now as art. He was making a picture out of the page, much like a composer painting a picture through the score and the instrument voices. It's so beautiful. Characterization is as stellar as in the first two books. Each character was a person, a real person, realized with faults and everything. But they were all there for a reason; faults because of the actual character, not because it was a conscious decision: "oh gee I need to add faults to this character of mine, here let's reach into the grab bag," these characters breathed and their words were believable and it's all the most perfect characterization I've ever experienced coming off a page. Patrick Ness has quickly became my biggest inspiration. Oh, goodness, and the STORY. And the arcs and the twists! I can't remember reading any other book that's made me cry so much as this trilogy has. I'll probably be traumatized by Chaos Walking my whole life, but it's not necessarily a bad thing, either . . . Boy I can't wait to see what Ness creates next . . .

The best book i have ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kept me wanting to read more. Very unpredictable haracters never knew what they were Going to do. Viola and Todd make a great team! Loved this series and loved this book

I could not put it down.i cried and cried. I habe lost way to much sleep trying get to the end, and it wasn't even a great end for a read. For an artist i was well done, but im just a reader. You don't read book so you can make up your own "what happens next" you read to find out.

I just cant stop reading it and i believe this author should write more in this series

Monsters of Men brings the rollercoaster ride of Todd and Viola's story to dramatic, stunning, thrilling, and emotional end. With their world poised on the brink of war, Todd and Viola face more tough decisions, including on whether or not to trust the Mayor. Lines are drawn, crossed, and blurred as the struggle for domination and peace reaches a climax and thunders past it to whole new heights. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great story.

This is an excellent capstone for a very well done series. The characters are all well developed, including the animals and the bad guys. I was leaking like a sieve well before the end and it just got more and more.

I thought that this book was by far the best book in te series and I also loved how he put 1017's perspective on what is going on as well as Todd and Viola's.

I as caught up in the Chaos walking series and the final book did not disappoint. However, I defiantly see room for a third book or perhaps I just don't want to be finished with these characters. This story picks up right after The Ask and The Answers ends. We watch as Todd becomes closer to the Mayor and Viola suffers the consequences of putting on the band. I love the addition of the third voice, but I still prefer Todd's voice to all the others. It made up for the issues I had with the second book... I found the story to be fast paced an engaging. I love Todd and Viola. I have only one issue.. The Avatar like ending

As a devoted fan to these books I am very sad for them to end! This book was heart wrenching and I could not put it dosn, along with the other books! The ending had me in tears and torn. Where do I go from here? I highly recommend this book(the others first of course). You must have time to just sit and read or you'll die with anticipation! READ!!!

This whole series is amazing! The characters seem so real,so complex, and without Ness coming out and saying it, you learn how the world works. The by far best book, ever. There is so much passion and love and betrayal, and the end is so completely perfect. I am still crying

I started reading the Chaos Walking Trilogy last year. It was a roller coaster ride that I will never forget. Thrilling, suspenseful, sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat-for-every-page, amazing, emotional, fast paced, horrifying, and beautiful. Todd narrates the story in a way that brings you write into his world. When I finished The Ask and the Answer, I couldn't wait to read Monsters of Men. Come May, I ordered it straight from England, that's how anxious I was to get my hands on it! The book was worth every ounce of anticipation and every cent I spent on it. It was better than the first and second (which is really saying something!) books and I couldn't stop reading! Truly an adventure that no one should be left out on! The best book ever:)

Best f-ing books ever!!!!! Buy them!!!

I think I'm just very unimpressed with the series by this point. If you loved the first two books, however, I can guarantee you'll love this one!

I LOVE THE WHOLE SERIS AND YOU HAVE TO HAVE READ THEM SOMETIME IN YOUR LIFE OR YOU ARENT A WHOLE HUMAN BEING!!!!!!!

BEST SERIES EVER

This book is effing incredible!!!! READ IT OR YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE COMPLETE!!!!

This book blew my mind and ended perfectly. Thank you, Patrick Ness!

NEED MORE!!!! This book is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!