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Stand on ZanzibarNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1968
Challenging in tone, about genetic engineering, set in big city.
The Shockwave RiderNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1975
Post-apocalyptic, about totalitarianism, set in north america and big city.
A Clockwork OrangeSeries
series4 books1962
completed
Challenging in tone, about totalitarianism, set in big city.
“After his crimes catch up with him, Alex is made the subject of a controversial state program meant to forcibly reform his behavior, and the novel uses his ordeal to question whether imposed goodness is worth the loss of free will.”
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A Song Called Youth / EclipseSeries
series3 books1985
About rebellion and revolution and totalitarianism.
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Islands in the NetNovel
Bruce Sterlingstandalone novel1988
About political intrigue and class conflict, set in africa.
“The protagonist, swept up in events beyond her control, finds herself in places that are off the net, from a datahaven in Grenada, to a Singapore under terrorist attack, to the poorest and most disaster-struck parts of Africa.”
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FeedNovel
M. T. Andersonstandalone novel2002
Satire, set in north america.