"The Chrysalids" by John Wyndham (1955) - REVIEW

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"The B.B. Weekly Review"

Review: "The Chrysalids" by John Wyndham brings to light the ridiculous importance that humans put on conforming to the 'norm.' 'Think pictures' and 'thought-shapes' enable a small group of individuals to communicate using only thought in a backwards world that is desperately trying to eliminate anything that deviates from the 'norm.' The book follows the life of a young boy who hides his mind powers in order to fit in to a world of harsh judgement and cruel treatment. He finds others like himself and the story unfolds to show that there are many people who simply do not fit into the perfect mold that their society demands. This work of 'Logical Fantasÿ' is brilliantly crafted.
It is a very eye opening and thought provoking book, especially with regards to the importance that humans put on trivial defects. My husband and I read this book together and both thoroughly enjoyed it!

My Rating: 5/5

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"The Day of the Triffids" by John Wyndham (1951) - REVIEW

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SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain some slight spoilers.

Review: "The Day of the Triffids" by John Wyndham is a strangely moving novel. It is also very encouraging as you see normal people continue to persevere even after the near destruction of the human race. It is very true to life and compelling. Such a devestated and diffferent world is hard to imagine, but Wyndham makes it appear very real and (in a strange way) almost desirable.
The book follows the life and struggles of a man who can see in a world where everyone is suddenly blind and man-killing plants roam freely, causing mass destruction and chaos. Survival becomes a daily struggle and hard moral choices must be made. *Spoiler: It is very "fantastic" throughout, until you realize that the reason for the destrction is due to humanities rising knowledge and increased weapons research: self inflicted destruction of humanity.*
I enjoyed every minute of this book as my husband and I read it out loud.

 My Rating: 5/5

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