The Kindness of Women by J.G. Ballard

The Kindness of Women

Empire of the Sun #2

J.G. Ballard

fiction historical challenging reflective tense slow-paced

352 pages | first published 1991

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Ballard here writes a brilliant hybrid of autobiography and fiction. The sequel to The Empire of the Sun, this work puts his earlier account of a boy’s experiences in occupied Shanghai in the context of a lifetime. Ballard’s eye has never been mor...
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Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 100%
lighthearted 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.64

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