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series3 books1985

Dystopia and science fiction, about totalitarianism, set in near future.

“The Handmaid's Tale is Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel set in Gilead, a totalitarian theocracy that has overthrown the United States and forces fertile women into reproductive servitude as Handmaids; it is narrated by one such woman, Offred.”
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Fevre DreamNovel

George R. R. Martinstandalone novel1982

Horror, about vampires and slavery, set in 19th century.

How Few Remain UniverseSeries

series11 books1997

Alternate history, about war and political intrigue, set in early 20th century.

“How Few Remain opens Harry Turtledove's Southern Victory timeline, imagining a North America where the Confederacy won the Civil War.”
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The House of the Seven GablesNovel

Nathaniel Hawthornestandalone novel1851

Gothic, about family secrets, set in our world and 19th century.

“In the book, Hawthorne explores themes of guilt, retribution, and atonement, and colors the tale with suggestions of the supernatural and witchcraft.”
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The Plot Against AmericaNovel

Philip Rothstandalone novel2004

Alternate history, about political intrigue and totalitarianism, set in early 20th century.

“Roosevelt is defeated in 1940 by Charles Lindbergh, who guides the US towards fascism and anti-Semitism.”
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Ghost DanceNovel

John Normanstandalone novel1970

About colonialism and race and racism, set in late 20th century.

“A Sioux man and his tradition comes into conflict with a white woman and her civilization as the Wounded Knee Massacre approaches.”
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