Pierre Von Mondragon Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Didn't know he was ill, but he died yesterday. A great writer, even when sometimes not hugely readable. However Super-Cannes, Hello America and The Crystal World are books I have greatly enjoyed, and he always forces you to think, whether you want to or not.Obituary: JG Ballard | Books | guardian.co.ukI love a good dystopia, though not if i had to live in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 The only book of his I ever read was The Drought. Didn't like it much but I was about 15-16 at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I just read that one, where a molecular layer of pollution on the sea prevents the rainfall cycle, causing the eponymous drought. It was quite hard going, certainly character wise, but his descriptions, particularly of the sea-dwellers amongst the salt in the middle, were lyrical. 'Day of Creation' is the only one I've started but not finished. Not because it is bad, it just gave me ennui like naebodys business.**Pretentiousness Corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer_eldritch Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I thought High Rise was brilliant.Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.