High Rise by J. G. Ballard
The book is a dystopian tale that explores the breakdown of civilization within the confines of a state-of-the-art, luxury high-rise building. Designed to cater to every need of its affluent residents, the building instead becomes the setting for a violent social collapse. As amenities fail and tribalism takes hold, the residents become increasingly isolated from the outside world. The narrative follows the building's descent into chaos, with the once-civilized inhabitants devolving into anarchy, driven by primal instincts and a struggle for power, ultimately revealing the thin veneer of societal norms and the dark potential of human nature when stripped of its social context.
The 8364th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 55,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 1463rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)