Empire of the Sun by J.G. Ballard

Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun #1

J.G. Ballard

351 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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The classic, award-winning novel, made famous by Steven Spielberg's film, tells of a young boy's struggle to survive World War II in China.Jim is separated from his parents in a world at war. To survive, he must find a deep strength greater than a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,149 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
emotional 66%
sad 59%
challenging 44%
reflective 42%
tense 37%
adventurous 32%
informative 27%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 42%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 34% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

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3.78

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