High-Rise (1977) (edit title/settings)

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Characters/People edit see section history

• Dr. Robert Laing: An instructor at a local medical school, one of the ensemble cast of the novel, representative of the middle class
• Richard Wilder: A television documentary producer, one of the ensemble cast of the novel, representative of the lower class
• Anthony Royal: Architect of the high-rise, one of the ensemble cast of the novel, representative of the higher class
• The high rise building: Not a character in its traditional sense, but has as much to do with story progression as the other three characters, if not more.

Quotes edit see section history

• “The circle of women drew closer. The first flames lifted from the fire, the varnish of the antique chairs crackling swiftly. From behind their sunglasses the women were looking intently at Wilder, as if reminded that their hard work had given them a strong appetite. Together, each removed something from the deep pocket of her apron. In their bloodied hands they carried knives with narrow blades. Shy but happy now, Wilder tottered across the roof to meet his new mothers.”

First Sentence edit see section history

Series & Lists edit see section history

Preceded by Willard and His Bowling Trophies, and followed by Humboldt's Gift.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. J. G. Ballard (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Classification edit see section history

• Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
• Dewey: 813

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Literature & Fiction › Authors, A-Z › ( B ) › Ballard, J.G.
• Books › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
• Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary

Books That Cite This Book edit see section history