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madbrad22's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Concrete Island is an interesting, post-modern spin on Robinson Crusoe, but was a bit too dry for my taste.
robfarren's review
1.0
The concept was promising, the execution lacking. You're not going to get more detail from me--I'm not the Sunday Times.
rubywr16's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
discomfort's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
fronk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rjbs's review
3.0
It was unusual. I get the impression that Ballard's books are often unusual in sort of the same way, but I couldn't say yet. It was also just the right length, which here means "pretty short." I liked it enough to recommend it and next up I'm going to read another of his short books, so: okay!
mikewa14's review
5.0
I loved this book - full review here
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/concrete-island-j-g-ballard.html
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/concrete-island-j-g-ballard.html
hpiper's review against another edition
dnf 40%
I can’t imagine setting well enough to read this book
I can’t imagine setting well enough to read this book