The Drowned World
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The Drowned World

by J. G. Ballard

1962•Science fiction•175 pages

Taste attributes: science fictionadventuredisasterfresh & originalunsavouryimaginarylinearglossybig & variedhuman spirit/resilience/survivalall consuming questtroubled leads

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, fresh science-fiction novel, big and varied rather than confined. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

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3.3 / 5

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About This Book

Fluctuations in solar radiation have melted the ice caps, sending the planet into a new Triassic Age of unendurable heat. London is a swamp; lush tropical vegetation grows up the walls of the Ritz and primeval reptiles are sighted, swimming through the newly-formed lagoons. Some flee the capital; others remain to pursue reckless schemes, either in the name of science or profit.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

Science fictionAdventureDisasterHuman spirit/resilience/survivalAll consuming questTroubled leads

Subjects

Science FictionFantasy fictionGlobal warmingDystopiaEnglish Science fictionNatural disasters

Details

Author
J. G. Ballard
Published
1962
Pages
175
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