The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
The Chrysalids

John Wyndham

The Chrysalids

John Wyndham

200 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 3,386 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
dark 54%
tense 45%
reflective 39%
mysterious 37%
challenging 23%
hopeful 22%
emotional 21%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 22%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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