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City at World's EndNovel
Edmond Hamiltonstandalone novel1951
Dark in tone, set in our world and small town.
“Cut off from everything and everyone they knew, the townspeople have to find a way to survive in a world that has nothing left to spare for latecomers.”
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The Hunger GamesUniverse
universe5 books2008
Dystopia, dark in tone, about rebellion and revolution.
“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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Alas, BabylonNovel
Pat Frankstandalone novel1959
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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Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
About space exploration and coming of age, set in other star systems.
“As the final test of a survivalist/explorer class, teenagers are dumped on an alien planet to use their skills while awaiting pickup.”
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Lucifer's HammerNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1977
Dark in tone, about ecological collapse, set in late 20th century.
Damnation AlleyNovel
Roger Zelaznystandalone novel1969
Set in near future.
“A film adaptation of the novel was released in 1977.”
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