Project Gutenberg 2023-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 151 Budrys, Algis 1931 2008 Budrys, Algirdas Jonas Scarff, William Hodgkins, David C. Infiltration $aNew York, NY :$bRoyal Publications, Inc., $c1958. Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Infiltration" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story explores themes of identity, survival, and the conflict between two factions—Insurgents and Watchers—who exist in a universe where individuals can take on new forms through a process called "chrysalids." The book delves into the complexities of humanity’s relationship with power, control, and the nature of existence itself. The narrative follows an Insurgent, who has been marooned on a strange planet and must navigate a conflict against the Watchers, who serve to keep order among the chrysalids. As he reflects on his dual identity, he reveals the philosophical and ethical dilemmas faced by both groups. The Insurgent’s internal struggle unfolds as he confronts both the consequences of his past actions and the impending clash with the Watchers. In a climactic encounter, he seeks both revenge and understanding, leading to a darkly symbolic confrontation that questions the nature of power, obligation, and brotherhood. The book ultimately raises profound questions about the human condition and the complexities of coexistence in a fractured society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230916131135budrys 1958 US Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 48653 2025-07-28T12:34:11.743200 text/html 24393 2023-11-04T16:47:17 text/html 221245 2025-07-28T12:34:15.126181 application/epub+zip 220035 2025-07-28T12:34:13.225214 application/epub+zip 177647 2025-07-28T12:34:12.294200 application/epub+zip 804792 2025-07-28T12:34:16.614212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 797270 2025-07-28T12:34:14.545246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 41468 2025-07-28T12:34:11.599189 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21712 2023-11-04T16:47:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15841 2025-07-28T12:34:16.744158 application/rdf+xml 26834 2025-07-28T12:34:12.727182 image/jpeg 4648 2025-07-28T12:34:12.499239 image/jpeg 1987805 2025-07-28T12:34:11.768225 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia