The Kindness of Women by J.G. Ballard

The Kindness of Women

Empire of the Sun #2

J.G. Ballard

352 pages first pub 1991 (view editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective tense slow-paced
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The Kindness of Women is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, layered narratives blending personal history with fiction to explore complex relationships and the lingering impact of trauma.

Community Reviews

3.52
based on 92 reviews

Moods

reflective: 75%

dark: 50%

sad: 50%

funny: 25%

lighthearted: 25%

mysterious: 25%


Pace

75% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose A mix
A mix

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose No
50% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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