The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard
The Drowned World

J.G. Ballard

The Drowned World

J.G. Ballard

176 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

When London is lost beneath the rising tides, unconscious desires rush to the surface in this apocalyptic tale from the author of ‘Crash’ and ‘Cocaine Nights’.Fluctuations in solar radiation have melted the ice caps, sending the planet into a new ...

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Moods

dark 60%
adventurous 57%
reflective 44%
mysterious 41%
challenging 35%
tense 23%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 37%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.18

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