The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard

The Drowned World

J.G. Ballard

171 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 1,126 reviews

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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