This is an oral report on the novel "The Chrysalids" by John Whyndham. There is a plot, setting and character description and an overall critique.

And this year, the worst book of the year goes to ..... The Chrysalids by John Wyndham, for the 10th year in a row! (Look up) Various people have really enjoyed this novel, however, I despised it. At first, there weren't any events, action or even a plot. The author spent about 75%, and I mean 75%, of the book explaining the setting, the lies David, the main character, has to tell everyday to conceal his power and …

…very disorganized and unprepared. David is the third best at making thought shapes. Rosalind is also 17 years old. She is very organized and prepared. The nimbleness of her mind amazes everyone. Rosalind is the second best at making thought shapes. Petra is a small girl at the age of 5. She is very intelligent for her age. She understands the world and how it works, to an extent. She is the best at making thought shapes.