Description
In a post-apocalyptic world shaped by the scars of nuclear devastation, society has become obsessed with genetic purity, systematically eliminating anyone deemed physically or mentally abnormal. Young David Strorm discovers he possesses a hidden gift—telepathic abilities that mark him as a dangerous deviation in a world that shows no mercy to the different. As David navigates the rigid, unforgiving society of his childhood and adolescence, he must conceal his extraordinary powers while grappling with the moral implications of his existence and the existence of others like him. John Wyndham masterfully explores themes of conformity, persecution, and human evolution through a gripping narrative that questions what it truly means to be "normal." This haunting science fiction classic remains a powerful meditation on intolerance and the price of survival in a world built on fear.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Feb 3, 2000
64 pages
ISBN: 9780582419803
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Details
First Published
1955
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Chrysalids by John Wyndham.