A review by paperknotbooks
Empire of the Sun by J.G. Ballard

adventurous dark hopeful reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Dare I comp this against Jeannette Winterson? I mean, the kid’s voice is so perky and innocent, but also lacks knowledge of what’s going on! He’s smart and quick-witted, but also aloof!

Im not usually a fan of war books, but this was darkly entertaining!
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