Description
In J. G. Ballard's provocative novel, a successful architect's life irrevocably changes after a catastrophic car crash leaves him stranded on a desolate traffic island. Surrounded by the ceaseless flow of high-speed traffic, he becomes a reluctant observer of the destructive beauty and primal urges that emerge from the wreckage of modern life. As his isolation deepens, he finds himself drawn into a surreal world where the boundaries between victim and perpetrator blur, exploring themes of technological alienation, the allure of disaster, and the dark side of human desire. Ballard's signature style delivers a chilling and unforgettable examination of the human psyche pushed to its limits.
Available Editions
paperback
Macmillan
Published Oct 5, 2001
178 pages
ISBN: 9780312420345
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Details
First Published
1973
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Crash by J. G. Ballard.