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The Chrysalids: Popular Penguins

By John Wyndham
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The Chrysalids: Popular Penguins by John Wyndham explores a post-apocalyptic world where a community zealously enforces physical and mental conformity. The protagonist, David Strorm, harbours a secret telepathic ability that connects him to others with similar gifts. As he struggles to maintain his identity and protect his friends, the story delves into themes of change, fear, and the danger of dogmatic societies.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking science fiction that explores themes of conformity, mutation, and societal fear of the unknown. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, it delves into the tensions and prejudices that arise in a society obsessed with genetic purity, offering a gripping narrative about survival and human nature.

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As David and Rosalind grow older, it becomes more difficult to conceal the differences which would label them as mutants from the village elders. Soon, they face a choice: wait for eventual discovery or flee to the terrifying and mutable Badlands.

The Chrysalids is a post-nuclear apocalypse story of genetic mutation in a devastated world. It explores the lengths the intolerant will go to in order to keep themselves pure.

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The Chrysalids, set in a post-apocalyptic world, has been praised for its insightful critique of societal norms and fears of the unknown. Reviews often highlight its compelling narrative and character development, showcasing Wyndham's talent for weaving science fiction with profound themes. Readers appreciate its exploration of conformity, prejudice, and identity, considering it both thought-provoking and relevant to modern societal discussions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141045436

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

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  • Introduction by M. John Harrison

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 204

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About the Author

John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Benyon Harris was born in 1903, the son of a barrister. He tried a number of careers including farming, law, commercial art and advertising, and started writing short stories, intended for sale, in 1925. From 1930 to 1939 he wrote short stories of various kinds under different names, almost exclusively for American publications, while also writing detective novels. During the war he was in the Civil Service and then the Army. In 1946 he went back to writing stories for publication in the USA and decided to try a modified form of science fiction, a form he called 'logical fantasy'. John Wyndham died in March 1969.

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