Cocaine Nights by J.G. Ballard

Cocaine Nights

J.G. Ballard

332 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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In Cocaine Nights, J. G. Ballard stretches the taught canvas of his transgressive vision over the framework of old-fashioned mystery. The setting: the swank Spanish resort of Estrella de Mar, where young retirees from Europe's chillier climes bask...

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Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 78%
challenging 36%
tense 26%
reflective 21%
adventurous 15%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 27%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 37% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.45

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