
Crash
1996 • Drama, Thriller • NC-17
After getting into a serious car accident, a TV director discovers an underground sub-culture of scarred, omnisexual car-crash victims, and he begins to use car accidents and the raw sexual energy they produce to try to rejuvenate his sex life with his wife.
Runtime: 1h 40m
J.G. Ballard's 'Crash' offers a profound and unsettling exploration of the symbiotic relationship between humans and technology that transcends the limitations of cinema. While David Cronenberg's film adaptation captures the visceral and shocking elements of the narrative, reading Ballard's original novel provides a deeper understanding of the thematic intricacies and psychological insights that are uniquely conveyed through his prose.
By choosing to read 'Crash,' you embark on a journey guided by Ballard's masterful control of language and his ability to challenge readers' perceptions of normalcy and deviance. The novel allows for an intimate exploration of the characters' inner lives and motivations that a visual medium cannot fully replicate. Delve into the book to experience the hauntingly prophetic vision of a future driven by the carnal desires and technological fascinations that only Ballard can articulate with such poetic precision.
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Crash
by J.G. Ballard