The Chrysalids by John Wyndham

The Chrysalids

John Wyndham

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced

200 pages | first published 1955

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David Strorm's father doesn't approve of Angus Morton's unusually large horses, calling them blasphemies against nature. Little does he realize that his own son, his niece Rosalind and their friends, have their own secret aberration which would la...
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Summary of 2515 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
dark 51%
reflective 42%
tense 41%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 21%
challenging 19%
emotional 17%
sad 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 35% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.78

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