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Best dystopian books
1. 1984
Reigning in TIME Magazine’s top 100 English novels for almost a decade is George Orwell’s spine-chilling book “1984.”
George Orwell’s spine-chilling book "1984."
Known for his brilliance and expertise in dystopian-inspired lucid prose storylines, this remarkably awarded and highly praised novel tells a story of what an ultimate tyrannical or despotic society is all about in a world reshaped by wars. That is why “1984” tops the list as the true embodiment of what a dystopian fiction should be, according to various authors, publishers, and media outfits.
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 237 pages
Goodreads rating – 4.18/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.25/10
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2. Brave New World
Coming on the second spot is another much-vaunted dystopian novel written by one of the most notable authors in the dystopian literature genre, Aldous Huxley, and now, adapted in the small screen, as an upcoming series after its 1998 TV film airing, “Brave New World.”
1998 TV film airing, “Brave New World.”
The story follows anticipation in the world of modern developments in classical conditioning, psychological manipulation, reproductive technology, and sleep-learning procedure. It’s a powerful and compelling book that made it to the list of “Modern Library’s 100 Best Novels.”
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 288 pages
Goodreads rating – 3.99/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.20/10
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3. The Hunger Games
The highly acclaimed trilogy that made a worldwide buzz in the silver screen is a top-selling novel series in several online bookstores, including Amazon.
The highly acclaimed trilogy - The Hunger Games
Written by the award-winning author Suzanne Collins, the book series revolves around the people in the twelve remote districts of the ruins of North America under the strict ruling of the Capitol’s autocracy. It follows the life of the 16-year-old teen named, Katniss Everdeen who bravely stepped in to save her sister from playing the dreadful game set by the Capitol of Panem.
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 374 pages
Goodreads rating – 4.33/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.18/10
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4. The Giver
1994 Newberry Medal awardee “The Giver” is another all-time favourite dystopian novel. This wildly praised book by Lois Lowry tells the story of a twelve-year-old boy named Jonas, who will eventually untangle the secrets of what seems like a perfect utopian community.
"The Giver" is another all-time favourite
The plot twist of the narrative left the readers tongue-tied as the young man unravels the dark side of what everyone thought a perfect world.
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 208 pages
Goodreads rating – 4.13/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.13/10
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5. The Handmaid’s Tale
Another dystopian novel that has also received an enormous response by the readers and award-giving bodies, such as the “Canadian Governor General’s Award, is “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which is now a top-rating long-running television series.
"Canadian Governor General’s Award, is “The Handmaid’s Tale,”
Creatively written by Margaret Atwood, the book’s narratives tell a story of a woman who tries to resist a totalitarian theocratic law of a Christian theocracy regime that ousted the US government.
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 314 pages
Goodreads rating – 4.11/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.10/10
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6. Divergent
The trilogy that also put the moviegoers and readers at the edge of their seats is the box-office hit “Divergent.” Veronica Roth pivots the story in a post-apocalyptic dystopian city of Chicago.
The box-office hit “Divergent.”
It primarily follows the lives of the teens as they get sorted into one of the five different societies of the ruins of Chicago in the quest to remove any threat of rebellion. It primarily circulates in the life and journey of the 16-year-old girl Beatrice “Tris” Prior.
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 487 pages
Goodreads rating – 4.20/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.89/10
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7. Fahrenheit 451
A Ray Bradbury masterpiece, “Fahrenheit 451,” is another classic all-time favourite dystopian book. Its riveting storyline depicts a dreadful community setting, where the totalitarian government made books illegal, and “firemen” burned the ones they find.
A Ray Bradbury masterpiece, "Fahrenheit 451,"
Fireman Guy Montag is one of the people tasked to burn the books they found, as a part of the literary censorship law, who will eventually quit and commit to preserving literature. The novel won several prestigious awards, including a hall of fame and a distinct “Retro Hugo Award” for being one of the only four best books ever chosen by the respective giving body.
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 227 pages
Goodreads rating – 3.99/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.85/10
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8. Ender’s Game
Orson Scott Card’s “Ender’s Game” is a best-selling and crowd favourite dystopian book that tells the story of a young boy and other children in training involving progressively gruelling games to prepare them in the fight against the hostile aliens that are invading the world.
Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game"
This prestigious “Hugo Award” winner became a blockbuster hit when made into a film.
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 324 pages
Goodreads rating – 4.30/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.82/10
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9. The Maze Runner
James Dashner’s dystopian fiction novel, “The Maze Runner,” is also a well-received book series that became a major box office motion picture hit.
James Dashner’s dystopian fiction novel, “The Maze Runner,”
The story takes its course in the lives of the teens thrown at an open space in the middle of a massive maze with Thomas as the main character who got recognized as a runner due to his distinctive stance and persuaded the other teens of a way out.
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 384 pages
Goodreads rating – 4.02/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.80/10
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10. V for Vendetta
Another high-rating dystopian novel that made huge waves in the box-office scene is the book by Alan Moore entitled “V for Vendetta.”
V for Vendetta - high-rating dystopian novel
It’s a terrifying tale of how an ultimately oppressive government suffocates people from living by taking away their freedom. With the extreme suppression, one person rebels against it. It showcases V’s exceptional agility and intelligence. Thus, redeeming the power of the human spirit to fight back and stand up for their rights.
Genre – Dystopian Literature
Pages – 296 pages
Goodreads rating – 4.25/5
Dystopian Books Rating – 9.79/10
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