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High-Rise by J.G. Ballard follows the psychological decline of the residents of a Brutalist high-rise outside London. The building's pseudo-luxury lifestyle exacerbates tensions, leading to violent conflicts and a descent into primal behavior. Social hierarchy and territorialism emerge, with residents becoming isolated and engaging in increasingly extreme acts. Meanwhile, a multifactional group of women seeks to restore order. The novel contains graphic depictions of sexual assault, violence, neglect, and cruelty to animals.