Crash (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: J. G. Ballard
- First Published: 1973
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Science fiction—cultural exploration
- Time of Work: The 1970’s
- Setting: London, England
- Genres: Long fiction, Science fiction
- Subjects: 1970’s, Acting or actors, Suicide, Obsession, England or English people, Accidents, London, Automobiles, Mad scientists
- Locales: London, England
The Plot
J. G. Ballard’s Crash is a story of obsession and technological horror. The novel begins with an account of Robert Vaughan’s fiery, suicidal death in a car crash. Vaughan attempted to kill Elizabeth Taylor as well but missed her limousine and crashed into a bus full of airline passengers. The narrator then gives some of Vaughan’s background. He relates how Vaughan derived sexual pleasure from car crashes and how this eventually developed into his final destructive act. The narrator also explains that Vaughan developed car-crash scenarios with various...
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