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The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham, M. John Harrison
$11.90
The Chrysalids
The Chrysalids

Dystopian society's struggle against genetic conformity.

Imagine a world where your very existence could label you a threat. That pull between survival and acceptance makes "The Chrysalids" resonant and unnerving. Wyndham's narrative is a deft, thought-provoking dance with science fiction and social commentary. It's an absorbing journey for anyone fascinated by the human condition and the perilous path of conformity.

  • 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.

The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham, M. John Harrison
$11.90
ISBN: 9780141181479
Authors: John Wyndham, M. John Harrison
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Dystopia, Coming of Age, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics
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.'
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Dystopian society's struggle against genetic conformity.

Imagine a world where your very existence could label you a threat. That pull between survival and acceptance makes "The Chrysalids" resonant and unnerving. Wyndham's narrative is a deft, thought-provoking dance with science fiction and social commentary. It's an absorbing journey for anyone fascinated by the human condition and the perilous path of conformity.

  • 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.