The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard
The Drowned World

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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From one of the most powerful and original talents in science fiction comes the story of a new world--a strange world where solar radiation fluctuations have melted the polar ice caps, flooding the land and raising the temperature of the atmosphere.

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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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