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The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham, M. John Harrison
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The Chrysalids
The Chrysalids

Post-apocalyptic tension in a mutant-phobic society.

"The Chrysalids" would resonate with you if you're drawn to stories that explore the themes of conformity and discrimination within a sci-fi framework. Wyndham's narrative takes you into a future where genetic purity dictates one's right to exist, compelling readers to reflect on the nature of humanity and our fear of the unknown. It's a gripping read that combines tension with thought-provoking societal commentary, all delivered in a chillingly plausible setting. If you enjoy a tale that stays with you long after you've turned the last page, then this might be the one for you.

  • Złota Sepulka for Książka autora zagranicznego (1985)
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The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham, M. John Harrison
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ISBN: 9780141181479
Authors: John Wyndham, M. John Harrison
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Related Topics: Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, Dystopia, Science Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 55327 readers)

Description

A world paralysed by genetic mutation. John Wyndham takes the reader into the anguished heart of a community where the chances of breeding true are less than fifty percent and where deviations are rooted out and destroyed as offences and abominations. As one reviewer wrote when "The Chrysalids" was first published: 'John Wyndham really does write... with a sort of hyaline simplicity, perfect timing, miraculous avoidance of cliché and a gentle, sophisticated, slightly astringent humour. He is one of the few authors whose compulsive readability is a compliment to the intelligence.'
 

Post-apocalyptic tension in a mutant-phobic society.

"The Chrysalids" would resonate with you if you're drawn to stories that explore the themes of conformity and discrimination within a sci-fi framework. Wyndham's narrative takes you into a future where genetic purity dictates one's right to exist, compelling readers to reflect on the nature of humanity and our fear of the unknown. It's a gripping read that combines tension with thought-provoking societal commentary, all delivered in a chillingly plausible setting. If you enjoy a tale that stays with you long after you've turned the last page, then this might be the one for you.

  • Złota Sepulka for Książka autora zagranicznego (1985)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.