The Atrocity Exhibition by J.G. Ballard

The Atrocity Exhibition

J.G. Ballard with Hari Kunzru, William S. Burroughs

192 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction short stories speculative fiction challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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The irrational, all-pervading violence of the modern world is the subject of this extraordinary tour de force.The central character's dreams are haunted by images of John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, dead astronauts and car-crash victims as he t...

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Moods

challenging 85%
dark 60%
mysterious 55%
funny 35%
adventurous 30%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
informative 10%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 42%
fast 36%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | A mix: 30% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.47

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