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The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham · 1955 · 200 pages

Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Guillermo del Toro

About This Book

In a post-apocalyptic society that fanatically enforces biological purity, any genetic 'deviation' is viewed as a blasphemy and destroyed. David Strorm and a small group of children must hide their telepathic abilities to escape persecution in a world ruled by fear and intolerance.

Genres

Science & TechnologyFiction & LiteratureSociety & Politics

Topics

CommunicationConsciousnessCritical ThinkingResilienceStorytelling

Book Details

Published

1955

Pages

200

Language

en

ISBN

9781590172926

Audiobook Available

6h 58m
Narrated by Noah Barnett

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