Crash
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973
322
Novel • Fiction
London • 1970s
1973
Adult
18+ years
Crash by J.G. Ballard is a novel that explores the intersection of car-crash sexual fetishism and human obsession through the character of James Ballard. After surviving a car accident, Ballard befriends Vaughan, a man consumed by the eroticism of car crashes. Together, they delve deeper into this dark fixation, witnessing accidents, engaging in risky behavior, and struggling with their desires and the impact on their personal lives. The story contains graphic depictions of car accidents and explicit sexual content.
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Gritty
Challenging
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J. G. Ballard's Crash is a polarizing novel, acclaimed for its provocative exploration of the symbiosis between technology, sexuality, and modern identity. Critics praise its bold, original narrative and unflinching social commentary. However, some find its graphic content and unconventional subject matter disturbing. This divisive work remains a compelling and challenging read.
Readers drawn to J. G. Ballard's Crash will appreciate its dark, provocative themes and exploration of technology, sexuality, and human psychology. Fans of Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club or Brett Easton Ellis's American Psycho will find its unsettling narrative and transgressive fiction style compelling.
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322
Novel • Fiction
London • 1970s
1973
Adult
18+ years
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