John Wyndham

The Chrysalids

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  • Yi xuan Tanhas quoted2 months ago
    ‘Rachel’s afraid. She’s crying inside. She wants Michael.’
  • Luo Ruilin (Bpghs)has quoted19 days ago
    I felt awkward, and looked at my shoes. I couldn’t remember anyone saying before that I was a good boy.

    never received much validation before

  • Luo Ruilin (Bpghs)has quoted19 days ago
    I knew it all, word for word—and yet the sight of Sophie’s six toes stirred nothing in my memory.

    he didnt really understand or subscribe to Waknuk's beliefs

  • Luo Ruilin (Bpghs)has quoted19 days ago
    as though uncertain about leaving the security of the bushes,

    guarded and finds safety in being concealed

  • Shi Wen Onghas quoted24 days ago
    You found fault with the Norm.

    Oppressive society - points out that the Norm is perfect and even implying that it is not allowed

  • Shi Wen Onghas quoted25 days ago
    Would you leave David alone there, or would David leave you?

    Comparing his relationship with Rachel with David and Roslaind's shows he loves Rachel

  • Shi Wen Onghas quoted25 days ago
    the essential quality of living is change; change is evolution
  • Shi Wen Onghas quoted25 days ago
    They’re all dead.

    Says it in a very matter-of-fact tone. Does not not feel remorse for killing so many people

  • Shi Wen Onghas quoted25 days ago
    men I had known all my life, all joined together now to hunt us down

    highlights the cruel nature of Waknuk, where everyone puts purity and their laws over friends and family

  • Shi Wen Onghas quoted25 days ago
    tugging at his ragged jacket, urging him to run towards the caves

    Truly cares for him and willing to risk exposure to try to protect him

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