“The reptiles had taken over the city. Once again they were the dominant form of life. Looking up at the ancient impassive faces, Kerans could understand the curious fear they roused, rekindling archaic memories of the terrifying jungles of the Paleocene, when the reptiles had gone down before the emergent mammals, and sense the implacable hatred one zoological class feels towards another that usurps it.”
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The Drowned World and the Wind From Nowhere
This novel is set in a future where global warming has caused the oceans to rise, flooding much of the Earth's landmass. Amidst this flooded landscape, a mysterious wind known as the 'Wind From Nowhere' disrupts the survivors' lives, introducing strange and unexplained occurrences. The story delves into the psychological and societal impacts of this extreme environmental change, as the characters struggle to adapt and understand the new world they inhabit. more
Author
J. G. Ballard
J.G. Ballard was a prominent British novelist known for his unique science fiction and post-apocalyptic themes. His works often explore technology, consumerism, and human psychology, having a profound impact on subsequent literature and cinema. more
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