The Kindness of Women by J.G. Ballard

The Kindness of Women

Empire of the Sun #2

J.G. Ballard

352 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective tense slow-paced
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Ballard here writes a brilliant hybrid of autobiography and fiction. The sequel to The Empire of the Sun, this work puts his earlier account of a boy’s experiences in occupied Shanghai in the context of a lifetime. Ballard’s eye has never been mor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 50%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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