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Captures the anxiety of the Cold War period There is something really compelling about John Wyndham's writing. By no stretch of the imagination can it be called great writing; I think it is more to do with the way he captures the Cold War angst of the 1950s and 1960s around invasion, war and the uncertainty of continued human existence in the face of a nebulous, ill-defined but ever-present threat. It hangs in the air throughout his writing like an unspoken thought, and is perhaps his defining theme. In Chocky, the author deploys this theme in much the same way as he does with many of his novels; using a familiar suburban setting to tap into our most deep-seated anxities. Chocky is an alien presence who chooses eleven-year-old Matthew to communicate with about the possible re-colonization of the Earth by his species. Wyndham's greatest trick is perhaps to convince his reader that they are not reading science fiction at all, but a perfectly plausible account of a future, alternate reality. It is perhaps this skill, shared by George Orwell in 1984 or Orson Wells' chilling original radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds, that sets Wyndham apart as a writer who deserves our sustained attention.

Thoughful allegorical Sci-fi- WHO is Chocky? I caught a radio adaptation of the story on BBCR7 on a Saturday afternoon a few weeks back. I found it very interesting and intriguing, but if the radio adaptation was good the book was much more interesting! It seems astounding to me that the book was first published in the 1960s as the problems it deals with are as topical now as they were when the book first appeared. The only other John Wyndham novel I'd heard of was the Midwich Cuckoos, mainly because of the film, but I don't think making a film version of Chocky would be possible. Even the radio adaptation made certain radical changes which take away some of the impact of the book. Of course there are certain features of the book, the father calling his son "old man"! which seem out of date to us, but given that the story seems to take place in the 1959s is excusable. Brian Alldiss's introduction make play of the idea of the main character's "mysogyny" which is excusable for the 1950's setting, but the family stuff is still relevant. I'm not a sci-fi fan, but this is really good fiction, and leaves the mind pondering on the ideas clearly set out. Terrific stuff!

I wanted to know more The premise of Chocky sounded rather curious, and i really enjoyed it. Seeing Matthew's relationship with Chocky from a third person's point of view was as frustrating as it was interesting. Not having insight into how the two really communicated, and Matthew being unable to articulate everything satisfactorily was useful in keeping threat of Chocky unknown: Whether it was real or imaginary, whether they were friend or foe. But ultimately it also left me so many unanswered questions, so many unfulfilled emotions. I wanted to know more.

Nice looking book This is a gift, bought it as the cover style matched others also ordered. Well packaged and in good condition.

Classic Wyndham John Wyndham was a favourite of mine as a teenager and it has been an unexpected treat to read his works again thirty years later. Chocky has all his trademark strengths: intriguing plot, fast pace and characters that support the story without getting in the way. There's also a modern feel to many of the messages wrapped up in the dialogue. Our obsession with fossil fuels and the wheel, the difficulties of parenting and the overlap/tension between mental health and medicine.