Concrete Island
by J. G. Ballard
Taste attributes: thrillerpsychologicalscience fictionfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryglossyenclosedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivaltroubled leadssocial commentary
Boxlist takeOriginal and heightened: a morally murky thriller. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.5 / 5
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About This Book
A 35-year-old architect is driving home from his London office when his car swerves and crashes onto a traffic island lying below three converging motorways. Uninjured, he climbs the embankment to seek help, but no one will stop for him and he is trapped on the island, where he remains.
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- Author
- J. G. Ballard
- Published
- 1974
- Pages
- 176
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- Open Library
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