Dystopian literature books
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By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Dystopian novels are set in speculative versions of our world — some apocalyptic, others plagued by disease or violence— that imagine society in devastating social and political futures. A subgenre of science fiction, dystopian novels explore the nightmarish alternatives for humanity with gripping action, epic heroes, and often terrifyingly believable scenarios. To gather these recommendations, I turned to bestseller lists on Amazon, Goodreads, and Bookshop, so whether you're looking for a dystopian classic or a newly imagined futuristic read, you can find a great dystopian novel in this list. The 22 best dystopian novels to read in 2021:
This is a list of notable works of dystopian literature. A dystopia is an unpleasant (typically repressive) society, often propagandized as being utopian. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction states that dystopian works depict a negative view of "the way the world is supposedly going in order to provide urgent propaganda for a change in direction."[1][2] This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (July 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
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