Empire of the Sun
Ballard, J G
historical fiction
war drama
past tense
third limited POV
~439 pp
A dark historical fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable violence.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 109,845 |
| Page count | ~439 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |