In this sequel to his awardwinning Empire of the Sun young James returns toEngland at the end of World War II. He stumbles through medical study atCambridge tra... » 

In this sequel to his awardwinning Empire of the Sun young James returns toEngland at the end of World War II. He stumbles through medical study atCambridge trains briefly as an RAF pilot in Canada and marries. When his wifedies suddenly Jim is thrust into the violence and sexual promiscuity of thesixties. Penetrating and wise J. G. Ballards biting social commentary andpushing of boundaries make this semiautobiographical novel a small classic. «