Crash
by J.G. Ballard
Crash by J.G. Ballard holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 13.2K reader ratings. First published in 1973. The book spans 224 pages.
About Crash
In Ballard's hallucinatory novel, the car provides the hellish tableau in which Vaughan, a "TV scientist" turned "nightmare angel of the highways," experiments with erotic atrocities among auto crash victims, each more sinister than the last. James Ballard, his friend and fellow obsessive, tells the story of this twisted visionary as he careens rapidly toward his own demise in an intentionally orchestrated car crash with Elizabeth Taylor. A classic work of cutting edge fiction, Crash explores the disturbing potentialities of contemporary society's increasing dependence on technology as intermediary in human relations.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | J.G. Ballard |
| Published | 1973 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,217 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Crash?
Crash is categorized as Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is Crash worth reading?
Based on 13.2K reader ratings, Crash has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Crash?
Crash has 224 pages.
Who wrote Crash?
Crash was written by J.G. Ballard. It was first published in 1973.
What is the ISBN for Crash?
The ISBN-13 for Crash is 9780312420340.0.
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