In a future where nuclear catastrophe has reshaped the Earth, conformity is survival—and difference is deadly. In the rigid society of Waknuk, any deviation from the “true image” of humanity is branded a blasphemy and cast out or destroyed. But some mutations are invisible… and far more dangerous to the status quo. The Chrysalids tells the powerful story of David Strorm, a boy with a terrifying secret: he and a small group of friends possess telepathic abilities. As they grow, so does the threat of exposure. When discovery becomes inevitable, David and the others must flee, embarking on a desperate journey that will lead them to a world they never imagined—one that questions everything they thought they knew about evolution, survival, and the future of humanity. John Wyndham’s haunting classic is a brilliant exploration of intolerance, fear, and the resilience of those who dare to be different. Both a chilling dystopia and a hopeful coming-of-age tale, The Chrysalids remains a vital and thought-provoking read for all ages.
