Join us to discuss J.G. Ballard's bestseller first published in 1962, The Drowned World.

We hope to meet again in real life soon, but this book club will happen online.

About the book

When London is lost beneath the rising tides, unconscious desires rush to the surface in this apocalyptic tale from the author of Crash and Empire of the Sun. Fluctuations in solar radiation have melted the ice caps, sending the planet into a new Triassic Age of unendurable heat.

London is a swamp; lush tropical vegetation grows up the walls of the Ritz and primeval reptiles are sighted, swimming through the newly-formed lagoons. Some flee the capital; others remain to pursue reckless schemes, either in the name of science or profit. While the submerged streets of London are drained in search of treasure, Dr Robert Kerans - part of a group of intrepid scientists - comes to accept this submarine city and finds himself strangely resistant to the idea of saving it.

First published in 1962, Ballard's mesmerising and ferociously imaginative novel gained him widespread critical acclaim and established his reputation as one of Britain's finest writers of science fiction.

About Charity Book Club

Most of our members work in the charity sector but we welcome others who are connected in some way! We always welcome new faces at our book club.

Timings:

6:15 pm - kickoff with introductions and initial thoughts

6:25 pm - discuss the detail, moving into smaller groups if necessary

7:20 pm - rounding up with scores out of 10 and one-word reviews

7:30 pm - Zoom call finishes

Find us on @CharityBookClub #CharityBookClub

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The Drowned World by J.G.Ballard