I didn’t know Dystopian literature was a thing until about three years ago when I heard it on the television. I was like: what’s that? anti-utopian?
Why, yes, thank you Google, that’s exactly what it means.
You see, I had been reading and enjoying Dystopian literature without actually knowing it was a genre. I mean, how many times did you masturbate before you learned there was a word for it, am I right?
Ironically, the stories usually seem to take place in a utopia. But when you keep reading, you’re like: Oh, that’s definitely not perfect, and so the intrigue continues.
Here are my favorite Dystopian books:
Yes, I do love Margaret Atwood. I’ve loved Lois Lowry since elementary school.
But, there were books, classics I read and adored early on, that might have introduced me to the concept to begin with.
Yes, I read it in French.
There are so many Dystopian novels, and they are all, as far as I’ve read, really, really good.
Anyway, I’ve come to find that Sassy enjoys Dystopian literature as well, since she read the Divergent series and Matched. I’m enthusiastic about all the hypothetical discussions we’ll be having. *rubs hands together*
Tell me, have you read any of these? Do you have a favorite Dystopian book?
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I am insanely in love with “The Giver” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” I hate the movies they made of them.
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I did not enjoy The Handmaid’s Tale on film, and I cannot imagine how they would handle Fiona’s apple scene in The Giver, so I am skipping that one.
Thank you for commenting! I’m so glad we share a love of the same books!
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I am haunted by both of those books.
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I don’t tend to read these types of novels, but my husband and oldest son love them. I know they’ve read The Giver. I’ll have to tell them about Margaret Atwood. I don’t think they’ve read hers.
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Oh do, mmhm, I love all her books though, I’m totally biased. The Road, by McCarthy, too, is worth mentioning.
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That’s my husband’s favorite book.
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Ah, well then, yes, I’m sure he’d like the others 🙂
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She has another one, Year of the Flood, but it’s still in my to-be-read pile. Someone told me it was a sequel or a prequel or I dunno, to Oryx & Crake.
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Good to know. Thank you. I’m always looking for books to get him for his birthday and such.
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🙂
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So let me get this straight. You both read and write? Impressive.
I seriously must thank you because I never imagined at this stage in my life I would learn new words and I just did. I’m going to attempt to use Dystopian in a sentence. maybe tomorrow. I did read 1984 probably in 1984 so I don’t remember it at all and Kubrick rocked A Clockwork Orange so hard that the idea of reading the book isn’t even an option.
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I will be pleased just by imagining your using the word Dystopian in a sentence today.
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I’m the opposite to you in my reading. Along with my history, self help and craft I adore fantasy. But I still like you although I’m still a little bit upset about you not sharing those chocolate chip cookies. Lol
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Terribly sorry about the cookies. (that i am eating right now)
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B is for……. 😉
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🙂
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Hmm, guess I like D-lit too. Never heard of The Giver so imma gonna check it out. Cheer Thanks A Lot ( ala Patty – Absolutely Fabulous) 😛
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😀 It’s quite small, Sweetie Darling, an afternoon read for the voracious!
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The Handmaid’s Tale and 1984 were awesome reads. Didn’t like the movies for either, though. I’m looking forward to the others you mentioned – had never heard of them before. Thanks for the recommendation!
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My pleasure!
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love ’em too I do I do….
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😀
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Thanks for the books to read. I’ve never read Margaret Atwood (embarrassingly). Now, I want to. I’ll just add it to the list of books, I need to get to!
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Don’t be embarrassed, the books will wait for you! Thanks for stopping by to read and comment, Laura.
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Dystopian novels have always been a fascination for me – 1984, Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, and The Handmaid’s Tale are all classics.
My A to Z Challenge
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Thanks for commenting!
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