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Perhaps the best writer of science fiction England has ever produced (Stephen King )
Remains fresh and disturbing in an entirely unexpected way (Guardian )
Remains fresh and disturbing in an entirely unexpected way (Guardian )
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In a city that could well be New York, a series of identical women are found dead in suspicious circumstances. Magazine photographer Johnny Farthing, who is reporting on the suspected murders, is chilled to discover that his fiancée looks identical to the victims too - and then she disappears. As his investigations spiral beyond his control, he finds himself at the heart of a sinister plot that uses cloning to revive the Nazi vision of a world-powerful master race...
Part detective noir, part dystopic thriller, Plan for Chaos reveals the legendary science fiction novelist grappling with some of his most urgent and personal themes.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read several negative reviews i almost did not get this book. In the end i bought it because it was the last Wyndham book i did not have. It is much better than the reviews would imply and if you have read other wyndham books and enjoyed them then you will enjoy this. there is alot of humour throughout the book whether it was intended or not. The only minor flaw is trying to be more american than the americans with the use of certain american phrases or words. Well worth getting.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Well, I nearly didn't buy this book because of the previous review, and I'm glad I changed my mind. First off, the previous reviewer is quite right that it is far away from the classic Wyndhams both in terms of subject matter and quality of writing - so please don't expect it to be terrific because if you do, you will be disappointed.
But it is a perfectly OK sort of read - a Boys from Brazil/Archangel type thing (tho writing standards not up to Harris!). It has suited me perfectly for a couple of evenings while not wanting any sort of challenge. And if you are at all a Wyndham aficionado you may well be interested at the points where the style is recognisably him. The main problem of the book is, I think, correctly identified in the introduction - the hero/narrator lacks the clear voice that is so characteristic of Wyndham's better novels and without that one is not brought into the action and over the weak bits of plotting. One stands outside judging the book far more than in any of the others. It may well be right that part of this problem is created by Wyndham's decision to make Johnny Farthing a cultural misfit - in that he ahs lived many places and sounds wrong in all of them. I suspect that part is also about the difficulty for the author of identfying with him in circumstances where (without entirely giving away the plot) he doesnt physically stand out very distinctly - Trollope always said he wrote with a picture of his heroes and heriones always clear in his mind.
Anyway, I would say it is worth a read just out of interest if you ever really liked John Wyndham - just don't expect too much ...
But it is a perfectly OK sort of read - a Boys from Brazil/Archangel type thing (tho writing standards not up to Harris!). It has suited me perfectly for a couple of evenings while not wanting any sort of challenge. And if you are at all a Wyndham aficionado you may well be interested at the points where the style is recognisably him. The main problem of the book is, I think, correctly identified in the introduction - the hero/narrator lacks the clear voice that is so characteristic of Wyndham's better novels and without that one is not brought into the action and over the weak bits of plotting. One stands outside judging the book far more than in any of the others. It may well be right that part of this problem is created by Wyndham's decision to make Johnny Farthing a cultural misfit - in that he ahs lived many places and sounds wrong in all of them. I suspect that part is also about the difficulty for the author of identfying with him in circumstances where (without entirely giving away the plot) he doesnt physically stand out very distinctly - Trollope always said he wrote with a picture of his heroes and heriones always clear in his mind.
Anyway, I would say it is worth a read just out of interest if you ever really liked John Wyndham - just don't expect too much ...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have been a John Wyndham fan for many years and loved The Day of the Triffids, The Chrysalids, Trouble with Lichen, Chocky, Web and Midwich Cuckoos. So I was thrilled to discover that there was a recently discovered novel that I had not read. However, I have trouble finishing this one, actually, I have given up about three quarters of the way. Too much like far-fetched science fiction. Not in the same league as the novels that later made JW famous.
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My favourite author
I am still reading this book. It has some interesting themes that John Wyndham explores in other books,such as women acting like a bee hive, without men. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ellen Hopley
Readable and quite gripping but only for reading once
This book was surprisingly gripping once it got going, obviously not in the same league as The Day of the Triffids, but I found it a lot more enjoyable and action packed than The... Read more
Published 15 months ago by .
What a Puzzle !
I had to have this book; I've been a Wyndham fan for forty years since a teacher who I'll never forget introduced me to possibly my all-time favourite book- "The Chrysalids". Read more
Published 15 months ago by fat man on a bicycle
a flawed but intriguing curiosity
This gets off to a stuttering start, though the problem has less to do with the pulpy plot than with the unconvincing narrative voice. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sarah A. Brown
Very disappointing
Seriously. Even if you are a big Wyndham fan like myself and want to buy this to (a) say you have read it and (b) add it to your 'collection' DON'T BOTHER!! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Adrian Cotterill
What a shame.
Don't expect the fine prose of Chrysalids or the delicious plots of Triffids or Cuckoos. This is a bit of a travesty. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by horneblower
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