The Atrocity Exhibition, Revised Edition by J.G. Ballard, J.G. Ballard, Phoebe Gloeckner
The Atrocity Exhibition, Revised Edition
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J.G. Ballard, J.G. Ballard, Phoebe Gloeckner
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The Atrocity Exhibition, Revised Edition

J.G. Ballard, J.G. Ballard, Phoebe Gloeckner with Vale Vale (Illustrator)

127 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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First published in 1970 and widely regarded as a prophetic masterpiece, this is a groundbreaking experimental novel by the acclaimed author of 'Crash' and 'Super-Cannes', who has supplied explanatory notes for this new edition. The irrational, all...

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Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews

Moods

challenging 86%
dark 60%
mysterious 46%
funny 26%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
tense 13%
informative 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 35%
fast 35%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

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3.46

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