The Day Of Creation by J. G. Ballard
In this novel, a restless scientist, driven by the desire to bring change to a parched, war-torn African country, inadvertently discovers a vast river where there was none before. His initial hopes for this miraculous waterway to become a force for good quickly sour as various factions vie for control, and the river itself becomes a source of chaos and destruction. As the protagonist becomes increasingly obsessed with the river, his journey turns into a surreal and perilous adventure, reflecting on the destructive impact of human ambition and the unpredictable power of nature.
The 5421st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 254
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 564th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Book))