Vulture: The best dystopia novels

One of the best is 'The Hunger Games' trilogy. It shows a world where the Capitol rules over the districts through a cruel game. 'Divergent' series is also good. It has a society divided into factions based on different virtues. 'Snowpiercer' is a great dystopia too. It's set on a train that circles the frozen earth, with a strict class system on board.

Well, 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury is a classic dystopia novel. In this book, books are banned and burned, and the society is obsessed with mindless entertainment. Also, 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess is quite remarkable. It portrays a violent and immoral future society and the attempts to 'reform' the main character. And don't forget 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry which describes a seemingly perfect but actually very restrictive community where emotions and memories are tightly controlled.

Some might consider 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks as one of the top romance novels. It tells a heart - wrenching love story that spans a lifetime. The love between Noah and Allie is so pure and deep, it makes readers believe in true love. Also, 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare, although a tragedy, is a profound exploration of young love. The impetuousness and intensity of Romeo and Juliet's love against the backdrop of family feuds is a classic that has influenced countless romance stories.

One great queer YA novel is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda'. It tells a heartwarming story about a closeted gay teen, Simon, and his journey of self - discovery and first love. The characters are well - developed and the story is both funny and touching.

I think 'We' by Yevgeny Zamyatin is a very good dystopian novel that might be on Vulture's list. It was an early influence on later dystopian works. 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess is another one. It delves into themes of free will and the power of the state over the individual in a rather disturbing but thought - provoking way. And don't forget 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, which shows a seemingly perfect but ultimately very restricted and controlling community.

One of the well - known dystopia best selling novels is '1984' by George Orwell. It presents a totalitarian society where the government has extreme control over people's lives. Another is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It features a post - apocalyptic world where children are forced to fight in a deadly game. Also, 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley is a classic dystopian novel that shows a society engineered for stability but lacking true human freedom.

I'm not sure specifically which new ones Vulture would recommend. However, recently 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne has been very popular. It has a fun, enemies - to - lovers plot that many people enjoy. The banter between the two main characters and the slow - build of their relationship is really engaging.

Well, 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury is considered a top dystopian novel. In this book, books are banned and burned, and the society is more focused on mindless entertainment. 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess is also a significant one. It has a disturbing yet thought - provoking view of a violent and immoral future society. And then there's 'We' by Yevgeny Zamyatin, which was an early influence on the dystopian genre.

Maybe 'The Chrysalids' by John Wyndham. It's not as well - known as some others but it's a great dystopian novel. It deals with themes of genetic mutations and the intolerance of society towards those who are different. In the story, a post - apocalyptic society has very strict rules about what is considered 'normal' genetically.

For beginners, 'The Hunger Games' is a great start. It has an engaging plot with a strong female lead, Katniss. The story is set in a post - apocalyptic world where the Capitol rules over the districts cruelly. It's easy to follow and full of action. Another good one is 'The Giver'. It's not as intense as some other dystopia novels and it gradually reveals the problems in the seemingly perfect community. It helps new readers understand the concept of dystopia well.