Ballard, J.G.
Concrete Island
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007287048
- author:
- Ballard, J.G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.81 x 1.02 x 12.95 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A speeding Jaguar careens out of control, sending its architect driver crashing onto a traffic island below three converging motorways. Dazed and disorientated, he finds himself stranded with no clear way to escape. With his car damaged beyond repair, the only option is to survive using whatever resources are available. As the days pass, the architect must confront the harsh realities of his situation, learning to adapt to a new and unforgiving environment. This thought-provoking novel explores the human condition in the face of isolation and uncertainty, raising important questions about our relationship with technology and the world around us. Concrete Island is a gripping and unsettling tale that showcases J.G. Ballard's unique vision of modern life, where the boundaries between reality and chaos are constantly blurred.
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