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J.G. Ballard
176 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007290123
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 30 June 1962
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,130 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
reflective 44%
mysterious 41%
challenging 35%
tense 23%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Animal crueltyModerate
Animal death, Physical abuse, ViolenceMinor
Death, Drug use, Gore—
J.G. Ballard
176 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007290123
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 30 June 1962
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,130 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
reflective 44%
mysterious 41%
challenging 35%
tense 23%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Animal crueltyModerate
Animal death, Physical abuse, ViolenceMinor
Death, Drug use, Gore