Kingdom Come is a 2006 novel by the British writer J. G. Ballard.[1] It is the last novel he wrote before his death in 2009. The book deals with the supposedly blurred line between consumerism and fascism.[1] It also deals with the environment and psychogeography of the suburbs. The circumstances start and surround the murder of his father, the suspect, and the township. His father being estranged, due in part as being an intercontinental pilot.
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| Author | J. G. Ballard |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime |
| Publisher | Fourth Estate |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 280 |
| ISBN | 978-0-00-723246-8 |
References
edit- ^ a b Chapman, Tim (16 February 2006). "Kingdom Come synopsis". Ballardian. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
External links
edit- Kingdom Come synopsis on The Ballardian Archived 17 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- The Guardian review
- Rick McGrath review
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