High-Rise: A Novel
High-Rise: A Novel by J. G. Ballard, published by W. W. Norton & Company on April 16, 2012, presents a striking narrative set within a luxurious apartment block. This edition spans 207 pages and is written in English. The story unfolds as a class war erupts among the residents, transforming modern conveniences into scenes of chaos and violence, where social norms disintegrate and primal instincts take over.
Readers will encounter a vivid exploration of human behavior as the once-peaceful inhabitants descend into conflict, turning elevators into battlegrounds and social gatherings into hostile encounters. This novel delves into themes of societal breakdown and the instinctual nature of humanity, offering a thought-provoking look at the fragility of civilization. With elements of fiction, literary depth, and science fiction, High-Rise invites readers to reflect on the darker aspects of modern life.
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“Harsh and ingenious! High Rise is an intense and vivid bestiary, which lingers unsettlingly in the mind.” —Martin Amis, New Statesman
When a class war erupts inside a luxurious apartment block, modern elevators become violent battlegrounds and cocktail parties degenerate into marauding attacks on “enemy” floors. In this visionary tale, human society slips into violent reverse as once-peaceful residents, driven by primal urges, re-create a world ruled by the laws of the jungle.
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