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A review by innerweststreetlibrarian
Chocky by John Wyndham
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. A little bit creepy, it’s an interesting exploration of the family dynamics and the concern of the parents for their son, and the sometimes sinister, sometimes benevolent presence “Chocky”.
Minor: Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting