The Crystal World by J.G. Ballard

Published 1966 · 51,941 words · about 3 hours at an average pace · Fiction, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction

How hard is The Crystal World to read?

The Crystal World scores 6.3 out of 10 for difficulty, making it quite demanding.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 6.2 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 5.8 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 7.0 out of 10
  • Information density: 6.2 out of 10

Literary standing

The Crystal World holds a literary regard score of 7.2 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

J.G. Ballard