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As Todd and Viola's journey towards safety leads them to the settlement of Far Branch, they encounter hostility due to Todd's origins in Prentisstown. However, Far Branch stands in stark contrast to Todd’s home; it is alive with both men and women. Here, they learn the truth about the gruesome history of their world—the murder of women by men who feared their ability to hear thoughts. This revelation compels Todd to reassess everything he has known and challenges him to confront the patriarchy uplifting his hometown.