A review by veronicats
The Chrysalids, by John Wyndham
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Beautiful story, sad, definitely worth listening to on Audible for full effect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Blood, Ableism, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: War and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Classism, and Medical content