Wyndham, John
The Chrysalids
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241983928
- author:
- Wyndham, John
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Politics Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham In a world where the natural order is strictly enforced, David Strorm's life in Waknuk is marked by conformity and fear. But as he grows older, his own secret aberration threatens to expose him as a mutant. As David navigates the complexities of village life, he must confront the possibility that his differences may be more than just a personal failing. With the Badlands looming as a terrifying alternative, David and his cousin Rosalind are faced with an impossible choice: wait for discovery or flee into the unknown. A gripping tale of survival and self-discovery, The Chrysalids is a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in a world where conformity is paramount.