The Thousandth Floor is set n 2118, in a Manhattan that has been built up into one enormous structure: a building that is 1,000 floors high and which covers most of the island. The novel follows five young adults as they struggle with relationships, family crises, and drug and alcohol abuse. It delves a bit into the inequities that exist between classes, with the more wealthy living on the upper floors, and one's social status being reflected by your level. This is a fun YA drama that also includes its share of tragedy and sadness, but it focuses a little too much on wealth, privilege, and appearances (why are all the main characters breathtakingly beautiful?). Nevertheless, it's an entertaining and fast read, and it was followed by two sequels, so there must be a fan base for it.
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