The Crystal World by J.G. Ballard

The Crystal World

J.G. Ballard

224 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction dystopian science science fiction dark reflective slow-paced
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J. G. Ballard's fourth novel, which established his reputation as a writer of extraordinary talent and imaginative powers, tells the story of a physician specializing in the treatment of leprosy who is invited to a small outpost in the interior of...

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Community Reviews

3.43
based on 425 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 82%

adventurous: 62%

dark: 58%

reflective: 31%

tense: 27%

challenging: 24%

emotional: 3%

sad: 3%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
75% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
4% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

4% of readers chose Yes
65% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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