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High-Rise

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Fiction Science Fiction Mystery & Thriller Classics Horror

by J.G. Ballard

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3.68 (9.1K ratings)
calendar_today 1975
description 208 pages

High-Rise by J.G. Ballard holds a well received rating of 3.68 out of 5, based on 9.1K reader ratings. First published in 1975. The book spans 208 pages.

About High-Rise

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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Author J.G. Ballard
Published 1975
Pages 208
Genres Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Horror
Average Rating 3.68 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,054

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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9.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.68, High-Rise is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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3.99
Science Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is High-Rise?

High-Rise is categorized as Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.

Is High-Rise worth reading?

Based on 9.1K reader ratings, High-Rise has an average score of 3.68 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is High-Rise?

High-Rise has 208 pages.

Who wrote High-Rise?

High-Rise was written by J.G. Ballard. It was first published in 1975.

What is the ISBN for High-Rise?

The ISBN-13 for High-Rise is 9780871404020.0.

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