Crash
J. G. Ballard
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at 250 WPM3h 25m
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Crash
Published
2023
Publisher
Feltrinelli
Pages
205
ISBN-13
9788807886362
Description
The definitive cult, post-modern novel – a shocking blend of violence, transgression and eroticism. When our narrator smashes his car into another and watches a man die in front of him, his sense of sexual possibilities in the world around him becomes detached. As he begins an affair with the dead man's wife, he finds himself drawn with increasing intensity to the mangled impacts of car crashes. Then he encounters Robert Vaughan, a former TV scientist turned nightmare angel of the expressway, who has gathered around him a collection of alienated crash victims and experiments with a series of erotic atrocities, each more sinister than the last. But Vaughan craves the ultimate crash - a head-on collision of blood, semen, engine coolant and iconic celebrity. First published in 1973 'Crash' remains one of the most shocking novels of the second half of the twentieth century and was made into an equally controversial film by David Cronenburg.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Crash?
This edition of Crash has approximately 205 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Crash?
For most readers, Crash typically takes between 4h 16m and 2h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Crash?
The estimated word count for Crash is approximately 51,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Crash?
Crash was written by J. G. Ballard.
When was Crash published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2023. The original work may have been published on a different date.