185 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007287024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The definitive cult, post-modern novel – a shocking blend of violence, transgression and eroticism – reissued with a new introduction from Zadie Smith.When Ballard, our narrator, smashes his car into another and watches a man die in front of him, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,267 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
tense 41%
mysterious 18%
reflective 16%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
sad 4%
emotional 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Car accident, DeathModerate
Drug use, Toxic relationship, Sexual violenceMinor
Pedophilia, Excrement, Vomit
185 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007287024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The definitive cult, post-modern novel – a shocking blend of violence, transgression and eroticism – reissued with a new introduction from Zadie Smith.When Ballard, our narrator, smashes his car into another and watches a man die in front of him, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,267 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
tense 41%
mysterious 18%
reflective 16%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
sad 4%
emotional 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Car accident, DeathModerate
Drug use, Toxic relationship, Sexual violenceMinor
Pedophilia, Excrement, Vomit