The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard

The Drowned World

J.G. Ballard

176 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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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 ...

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Moods

dark 60%
adventurous 54%
reflective 47%
mysterious 46%
challenging 36%
tense 26%
sad 11%
emotional 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 37%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.19

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