5 of the best dystopian novels of all times

Dec 14, 2023, 20:05 IST

Manas Joshi

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Dystopian novels have their own pull. The constant tension in the air, or even a subtle message to revolt against it all gives the readers a unique. Here are five of the best dystopian novels

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

The novel is about 'handmaids' or women who by force assigned to produce children for ruling class of a totalitarian regime that has overthrown US government.

1984 by George Orwell

The novel depicts life under a totalitarian regim which also controls thoughts. The book touches themes such as what is truth and how governments can manipulate it.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

This book series has gained new fandom due to their movie adaptation starring Jennifer Lawrence.

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

In this novel set in future, citizens are engineered into a hierarchy that's based on intelligence.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

The society described in this book appears utopian at the start but is in fact dystopian. This becomes clearer as the story progresses.

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