The Atrocity Exhibition by J.G. Ballard

The Atrocity Exhibition

J.G. Ballard

139 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

The Atrocity Exhibition is J.G. Ballard's most complex, disturbing work, with fabulous photos by Ana Barrado and artwork by Phoebe Gloeckner.

Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

challenging 87%
dark 62%
mysterious 50%
funny 25%
adventurous 18%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
informative 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 33%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.46

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