199 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590172926
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 01 October 2008
Description
The Chrysalids is set in the future after a devastating global nuclear war. David, the young hero of the novel, lives in a tight-knit community of religious and genetic fundamentalists, who exist in a state of constant alert for any deviation from...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,002 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
tense 42%
reflective 41%
mysterious 39%
challenging 22%
hopeful 21%
emotional 20%
sad 12%
inspiring 9%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Child death, ViolenceMinor
Animal death, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty
199 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590172926
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 01 October 2008
Description
The Chrysalids is set in the future after a devastating global nuclear war. David, the young hero of the novel, lives in a tight-knit community of religious and genetic fundamentalists, who exist in a state of constant alert for any deviation from...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,002 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
tense 42%
reflective 41%
mysterious 39%
challenging 22%
hopeful 21%
emotional 20%
sad 12%
inspiring 9%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Child death, ViolenceMinor
Animal death, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty