Katharine McGee’s young adult dystopian novel, published in 2016, envisions a future where the entirety of Manhattan’s population resides in a single, thousand-story skyscraper. This super-structure serves as the backdrop for a complex web of interpersonal relationships, societal disparities, and technological advancements, explored through the lives of multiple characters from different social strata within the building.
The novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of themes relevant to contemporary society, such as social inequality, technological dependence, and the potential consequences of unchecked urban development. It provides a platform for examining the ethical dilemmas posed by advanced technology and the impact of vertical living on human interaction. The work’s popularity helped spawn two sequels and cemented its place within the young adult dystopian genre.
