“...after all, what is a planet but an island in space?”
Book:The Midwich cuckoos
Quote by John Wyndham
Work
The Midwich cuckoos
The Midwich Cuckoos is a suspenseful and thought-provoking novel that delves into the enigmatic occurrence of a group of children being born to women who have not been pregnant. Set in the 1950s, the story unfolds in the English village of Midwich, where the sudden appearance of these children leads to a series of investigations and moral dilemmas. The novel examines the psychological effects on the community, the scientific explanations proposed, and the broader implications of the phenomenon. more
Author
John Wyndham
John Wyndham was an English science fiction writer known for his novels that often explore social and environmental issues. His works are renowned for their unique imagination and profound insights. more
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