Dystopian Fiction
Nineteen Eighty-Four
George Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' is a dystopian novel exploring the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and the manipulation of truth.
Red Rising
Red Rising by Pierce Brown is a gripping dystopian novel about Darrow, a low-caste Red, who infiltrates the ruling Gold caste to bring down their oppressive regime.
A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian novel that explores the themes of free will and morality through the story of a juvenile delinquent undergoing psychological rehabilitation.
1984
George Orwell's '1984' is a chilling depiction of a dystopian future where a totalitarian regime controls everything, including thought, exploring themes of power, truth, and resistance.
The Silo Series Collection
The Silo Series Collection by Hugh Howey explores a dystopian future where humanity survives in an underground silo, focusing on Juliette, a mechanic who challenges the rigid rules of their world.
Internment
Internment by Samira Ahmed is a gripping tale of a young girl leading a revolution against the oppression of Muslim Americans in a near-future United States.
Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a dystopian novel about a future society where firemen burn books to suppress intellectual freedom and promote conformity.
Legend Series sampler
The *Legend Series sampler* by Marie Lu provides a glimpse into the dystopian world through excerpts from the first three books in the series, as well as an exclusive essay by the author on her inspirations and world-building process.
The Giver
In Lois Lowry's 'The Giver,' Jonas uncovers the dark truths about his seemingly utopian society after being chosen as the Receiver of Memories.
Blindness
A gripping novel by Nobel laureate José Saramago portraying the collapse of society during an epidemic of 'white blindness' and the struggle for survival amid chaos and moral decay.
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood is a dystopian novel depicting a totalitarian society where women's rights are severely restricted, focusing on the struggles and resilience of one woman, Offred.
1984
George Orwell's '1984' is a dystopian novel that explores a totalitarian society under constant surveillance, focusing on the struggles of protagonist Winston Smith against oppressive regime.
Atlas Shrugged
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is a philosophical novel exploring the role of the mind in man's existence through a dystopian struggle between individualism and socialism.
Dust
Hugh Howey's 'Dust' concludes the Silo series, detailing the final collapse of the silo society and the struggle for survival of its inhabitants.
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner by James Dashner follows Thomas, who wakes up with no memory in a mysterious maze, uncovering shocking secrets and fighting for survival.
Parable of the Sower
In 'Parable of the Sower,' Octavia E. Butler constructs a dystopian world where teenager Lauren Olamina creates a new religion, Earthseed, to address societal collapse.
Insurgent
Insurgent continues the dystopian saga with Tris fighting for survival and grappling with themes of grief, identity, and loyalty in war-torn Chicago.
Allegiant
'Allegiant' is the gripping conclusion to Veronica Roth's Divergent series, exploring revelations and choices that change everything for Tris and Tobias.
We
We by Yevgeny Zamyatin is a pioneering dystopian novel depicting a future totalitarian state where individuality is suppressed and life is scientifically managed.
The Silo Series Collection
The Silo Series Collection combines Hugh Howey's novels Wool, Shift, and Dust, exploring a dystopian world where humanity lives underground under strict rules until a rebellious mechanic challenges the system.