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The Children of MenNovel

P. D. Jamesstandalone novel1992

About totalitarianism and political intrigue, set in british isles.

“Theo Faren, a cousin of the Warden, lives a solitary life in this ominous atmosphere.”
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Shade's Children milieuSeries

series2 books1997

About coming of age.

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Stand on ZanzibarNovel

John Brunnerstandalone novel1968

Challenging in tone, about genetic engineering and surveillance, set in big city.

The Handmaid's TaleSeries

series3 books1985

About totalitarianism and gender and society, set in north america.

“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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TripodsSeries

series4 books1967

completed

Alien invasion, about aliens.

“The first two books were the basis of a science fiction TV series, produced in the United Kingdom in the 1980s.”
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Only Lovers Left AliveNovel

Dave Wallisstandalone novel1964

Science fiction and dystopia, dark in tone, about rebellion and revolution and survival, set in our world and near future.

“With its theme of youth in charge and out of control, the book hit a chord with the emerging counter-culture, and a film adaptation starring the Rolling Stones and directed by Nicholas Ray was planned in the mid-1960s.”
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