Chocky

[alobear]

Continuing with John Wyndham, I listened to an audio version of Chocky recently and very much enjoyed it.

It's an interesting little book, exploring lots of different issues, with perhaps a less than flattering view of women on occasion, but generally very good.

It made me want to re-watch the 80s TV show, which I remember with startling clarity from when I was just a nipper.  I remember enjoying the follow-up series, Chocky's Children, as well, though it's not often a good idea to revisit things that had such an impact on your childhood - just in case they're really dreadful!


On a separate note, there won't be any book reviews for a while, since I've fallen down the fanfiction rabbit hole and don't see myself emerging any time soon.

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[prunesquallormd]

I loved the series of Chocky, though I've never read the book (I've only read Day of the Triffids and The Chrysalids, both of which I liked a lot. I should try some more John Wyndham).

On 'things you loved as a child that are massively disappointing when you're an adult': 'Into the Labyrinth'. I adored it so much when I was about 7. It was the highlight of my week and I remembered it so fondly. I was overjoyed when they finally released it on DVD but I should have left it as a happy memory. It was awful. Bad writing, bad acting, terrible production :(
But I still love it, because I remember how magical it was to my 7 year old self.

Have fun down the fanfiction rabbit hole. It's been a while since I was down there. I miss it.
Feel free to rec any particularly good ones (they might be in fandoms I'm familiar with).