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The Midwich Cuckoos

The Midwich Cuckoos

ClassicsDystopian
Pages
240
Published
1957
Language
English

Synopsis

In the quiet English village of Midwich, a strange event leaves every woman pregnant with a child that is not their own. These unnaturally gifted children grow rapidly, possessing abilities that set them apart and create a growing unease. As their powers become more apparent, the villagers and the outside world must confront the implications of these superior beings.

Prose complexity
7/10

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TenseDarkThought-ProvokingAtmospheric
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Genres

Classics Dystopian Mystery Science Fiction

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...

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