136 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007322190
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: 15 October 2009
Description
Easily one of the 20th century's most visionary writers, J. G. Ballard lived far ahead of his time. Called his "prophetic masterpiece" by many, The Atrocity Exhibition practically lies outside of any literary tradition. Part science fiction, part ...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
mysterious 42%
funny 28%
adventurous 21%
reflective 21%
informative 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
Pace
slow 30%
medium 30%
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Death, Gun violence, Mental illnessMinor
Ableism, Cursing, Incest
136 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007322190
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: 15 October 2009
Description
Easily one of the 20th century's most visionary writers, J. G. Ballard lived far ahead of his time. Called his "prophetic masterpiece" by many, The Atrocity Exhibition practically lies outside of any literary tradition. Part science fiction, part ...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
mysterious 42%
funny 28%
adventurous 21%
reflective 21%
informative 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
Pace
slow 30%
medium 30%
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Death, Gun violence, Mental illnessMinor
Ableism, Cursing, Incest