The Chrysalids is a novel by John Wyndham, first published in 1955. It is set in the future after a nuclear war has destroyed much of civilization. The novel centers on the town of Waknuk, which is located in Labrador, Canada. The town is inhabited by people who have been mutated by the radiation from the nuclear war. The townspeople believe that the mutations are a punishment from God and they persecute those who are different.The main character is David Strorm. David was born with a mutation that causes his toes to be webbed. His father, Joseph, is a zealous believer and he wants to kill David because of his mutation. However, David’s mother, Emily, is more accepting and she hides David’s mutation from her husband.As David grows up, he becomes friends with a girl named Sophie. Sophie is a telepath, which is a mutation that allows her to communicate with others using her mind. The townspeople consider telepathy to be a evil and they want to kill Sophie. David and Sophie go into hiding with a group of other mutants. Together, they try to find a place where they can live in peace.The Chrysalids is a science fiction novel that explores the themes of intolerance, prejudice, and persecution. It is an important work of literature that is still relevant today.
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