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The Chrysalids

Pages
224
Published
1955
Language
English

Synopsis

In a post-apocalyptic world where deviations from the norm are brutally suppressed, a young boy named David discovers a dangerous secret about his friend. As he grapples with the rigid, fear-driven society and the remnants of old knowledge, David must question everything he's been taught about difference and what it means to be human. This powerful story explores themes of prejudice, conformity, and the courage it takes to protect those deemed 'unfit'.

About the author

J
John Wyndham

John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris (10 July 1903 – 11 March 1969) was an English science fiction writer best known for his works written using the pen name John Wyndham, although he also used other combinations of his names, such as John Beynon and Lucas Parkes. Some of his works were set in post-apocalyptic landscapes. His best known works include The Day of the Triffids (1951) and The Midwich Cuckoos (1957), the latter filmed twice as Village of the Damned. Source: [John Wynd...

Characters

David StromProtagonist
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