High-Rise by J.G. Ballard

High-Rise

J.G. Ballard

208 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction dystopian speculative fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,319 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 60%
challenging 43%
reflective 28%
mysterious 19%
adventurous 13%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
sad 9%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 21%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 31% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.44

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