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Having read 'Day of the Triffids' and 'The Midwich Cukoos' the choice of title was completely clear. However in the case of 'The Chrysalids' I am none the wiser as to what the term/name Chyrsalids actually refer to. Any ideas?

Merriman Lyon A chrysalis is a stage of development for an insect from one form to another, usually juvenile to adult. So I am guessing Chrysalid is a (invented) wo…moreA chrysalis is a stage of development for an insect from one form to another, usually juvenile to adult. So I am guessing Chrysalid is a (invented) word that echos this process.
This book is about changing states or evolution of species, predominantly human in this narrative. The constant changing of life and natural hierarchy. In nature nothing is static. Most of Wyndhams novels and short stories seem to flow with this in mind. (less)

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At times I felt that this may have been intended more as a YA novel based on the writing style and the the central figures being young people from an early age to late teenage years. Did anybody else get that impression?

James F The YA category didn't exist in the 1950's (fortunately) but most science fiction was written for young adults (when that actually meant young adults …moreThe YA category didn't exist in the 1950's (fortunately) but most science fiction was written for young adults (when that actually meant young adults and not older children.) Actually, there wasn't much sex in any "genre" literature other than explicit erotica before the sixties. Believe me, I was around then.(less)

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Any chance this book will be going to e-book format?