Susie Mackenzie, in the Guardian, describes J.G. Ballard's writing approach as akin to conducting a post-mortem, where the focus is on analyzing the trauma rather than expressing emotional outrage. This perspective highlights the detachment and clinical observation in Ballard's narratives, reflecting on deep societal issues in a restrained manner.

Roxane Gay's book, "Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture," further explores themes tied to trauma and cultural responses to violence. By incorporating this analogy, Gay emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the underlying injuries in discussions about rape culture, rather than simply responding with anger.