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Crystal World

Crystal World

Literary FictionMagical Realism
Pages
176
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

The jungle is changing. Plants, trees, and animals are turning to crystal in this West African landscape. Most people are fleeing this spectacular, dreamlike world, but a few remain, drawn to the strange beauty.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkMysteriousDreamyThought-ProvokingAtmospheric
Survival

Genres

Literary Fiction Magical Realism Science Fiction

Authors

J
Jg Ballard

J.G. Ballard was a writer known for his striking visions of the future. His novel Crystal World explores themes of technological change and societal breakdown. Ballard's work often sits within the science fiction genre.

J
J. G. Ballard

James Graham Ballard was born and raised in the International Settlement in Shanghai, China to a chemist. In 1943 the Japanese occupied the International Settlement and Ballard's family was sent to the Lunghua Civilian Assembly Center, where they were interned for two years until the end of World War II. In 1946, Ballard went to England with his mother and sister, and stayed on in England after his mother and sister returned to China to rejoin his father. In 1949 he went to King's College, Cambr...

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