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The Hunger GamesUniverse
universe5 books2008
Dystopia, dark in tone, set in far future.
“Panem, they call it now — a nation raised on the drowned bones of North America, a glittering Capitol ringed by twelve districts it once starved into obedience.”
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includes The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games prequels
FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion, about aliens, set in our world and contemporary.
“When aliens travel to Earth from Alpha Centauri, differences between alien and human psychology result in an unprovoked invasion, and the resulting resistance results in the aliens' use of a devastating weapon.”
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KindredNovel
Octavia E. Butlerstandalone novel1979
Historical fiction, about slavery and race and racism, set in 19th century.
“Widely popular, it has frequently been chosen as a text by community-wide reading programs and book organizations, and for high school and college courses.”
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Farnham's FreeholdNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1964
Post-apocalyptic, about race and racism, set in near future.
Tomorrow!Novel
Philip Wyliestandalone novel1954
Dystopia, dark in tone, set in near future and big city.
“Conjecture of a tomorrow which brings an attack by the enemy and the destruction of all major cities across an unprepared country.”
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Alas, BabylonNovel
Pat Frankstandalone novel1959
Post-apocalyptic, hopeful in tone, set in mid 20th century and small town.
“Classic novel of nuclear war and aftermath in rural Florida.”
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