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The Drought

6.44

Fair

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description The Drought Overview

The Drought is a 1965 science fiction novel by British author J. G. Ballard, notable for its surreal depiction of societal collapse following a catastrophic global water shortage.

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The Drought ranks #92 of 116 in the Post Apocalyptic Fiction ranking, behind Hardware, ahead of Zone One.

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How good is The Drought?

The Drought scores 6.44/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Post Apocalyptic Fiction category.

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Is The Drought worth it in 2026?

With a score of 6.44/10, The Drought is a solid option in Post Apocalyptic Fiction. See all Post Apocalyptic Fiction ranked.

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