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The Crystal World

J. G. Ballard (1966)

SubgenreMagical Realism
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

MysterySurvivalSelf-Discovery

Protagonist archetypes

Fish out of WaterOutcast / Loner

Tropes

Lost CivilizationFish out of WaterHaunted LocationPortal Fantasy

Themes

TransformationNature and CivilizationObsessionBeauty and DestructionHuman FrailtySpectacle vs RealityAlienation

Synopsis

The West African jungle is turning into crystal. Everywhere plants, trees and animals are changing and men are fleeing except some foolhardy types who remain to drift, dazzled, through this spectacular dreamworld.

Is The Crystal World appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A contemplative, literary fantasy about a strange transformation affecting the African jungle. The content is mild with dreamlike imagery and philosophical themes rather than action or graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Readers who enjoy thought-provoking, atmospheric stories with surreal imagery will be drawn to this strange crystallization mystery.

Tags

Literary FictionSpeculative FictionPhilosophical FantasySurrealism