Ballard, J. G.
Kingdom Come
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007232475
- author:
- Ballard, J. G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A gripping dystopian novel by J.G. Ballard, Kingdom Come explores the darker forces at work beneath the surface of consumerism and suburban life. When Richard Pearson's father is fatally wounded at the Metro-Centre, a vast shopping mall, Richard begins to suspect that there is more to his father's death than meets the eye. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Richard becomes increasingly drawn into the world of the mall, exposing himself to the insides of the consumer dream. The novel reveals an unsettling image of middle England, where consumerism and patriotism are intertwined with violence and intolerance. Ballard's masterful storytelling holds up a mirror to this world, revealing the darker forces that lie beneath its glossy surface. Through Richard's journey, Ballard raises important questions about the consequences of unchecked consumerism and the erosion of individual freedom. This thought-provoking and unsettling novel is a powerful critique of modern society, one that will leave readers questioning the true cost of their consumerist desires.
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