Plot Summary

Crash

J. G. Ballard
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Crash

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973

Book Brief

J. G. Ballard

Crash

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973
Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1970s

Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.8

27,405 ratings

58%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Crash?

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.

3.8

27,405 ratings

58%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1970s

Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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