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This Ballard story was like a Heart of Darkness acid trip, where Mallory (not Marlow) takes off up the river to get to the point of creation. Instead of the terrain being a symbol of the inner journey, the river actually becomes the actual embodiment of the doctor's persona. This isn't a book to enjoy as much as it is to reflect on.
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