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J.G. Ballard
176 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780881843248
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,397 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
reflective 47%
mysterious 46%
challenging 36%
tense 26%
sad 11%
emotional 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Animal death, AlcoholMinor
Animal cruelty, Drug use, Gore—
J.G. Ballard
176 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780881843248
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,397 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
reflective 47%
mysterious 46%
challenging 36%
tense 26%
sad 11%
emotional 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Animal death, AlcoholMinor
Animal cruelty, Drug use, Gore