What are some underrated dystopian novels?

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.

Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great underrated dystopian novel for young adults. It shows a seemingly perfect but actually very controlled society where a young boy discovers the truth. Another is 'Uglies' by Scott Westerfeld. It's set in a world where everyone gets plastic surgery to become 'pretty' at a certain age. And 'Among the Hidden' by Margaret Peterson Haddix is also good. It's about a world where having more than two children is illegal.

Well, 'Less' by Andrew Sean Greer could be considered underrated in the context of gay novels. It follows the journey of a gay writer as he travels around the world. 'Call Me by Your Name' by André Aciman is quite popular now but was perhaps underrated at first. It tells a tender and bittersweet love story between two men. Also, 'A Boy's Own Story' by Edmund White is an important yet underrated work that delves into the experiences of a young gay boy growing up.

I think 'The House of the Spirits' by Isabel Allende is an underrated gem. It's a family saga filled with love, politics, and magic realism. It follows the Trueba family over generations in Chile. Allende's writing is so vivid that you can almost feel the South American landscape and the passion of the characters.

One underrated light novel is 'The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria'. It has a really unique and mind - bending plot that involves time loops and complex character relationships. Another one could be 'Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers'. It has an interesting premise of six heroes coming together but with a twist of a possible imposter among them.

One underrated fantasy novel is 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. It combines elements of Middle Eastern and Jewish mythology in a unique way. The story follows the lives of a golem and a jinni in 19th - century New York City. Another is 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik. It has a beautiful, fairytale - like quality with a strong female lead and an interesting magic system. And 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss is also underrated. It tells the story of Kvothe, a gifted young man with a mysterious past and great magical abilities.

One underrated horror novel is 'The Fisherman' by John Langan. It weaves a complex and terrifying tale around a fishing trip gone horribly wrong. Another is 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. Its unique formatting and mind - bending story about a haunted house make it a great but often overlooked horror read. Also, 'The Lesser Dead' by Christopher Buehlman, which offers a fresh take on vampires in a gritty urban setting.

One underrated classic novel is 'The House of Mirth' by Edith Wharton. It offers a sharp critique of New York society in the early 20th century. Another is 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde, which explores themes of beauty, morality, and the corrupting influence of hedonism. Also, 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is sometimes underrated. It has a complex and passionate love story set against the wild Yorkshire moors.

Well, 'Ella Minnow Pea' by Mark Dunn has an interesting love story within its unique concept. It's set in a fictional island where letters are banned one by one, and the relationship between the characters develops in this strange setting. 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' is also underrated in the romance genre. It's a story told through letters that reveals a love story among the characters as they share their lives during and after the war. And 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern has a subtle and beautiful romance woven into its magical circus setting.

An underrated mystery novel is 'In the Woods' by Tana French. It tells a story of a detective investigating a murder that has some connections to his own past. 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt can also be considered a mystery novel in some ways. It's about a group of students and a murder that happens among them. It's not always thought of as a typical mystery but it has that element of mystery and intrigue. And then there's 'The Quincunx' by Charles Palliser, which is a complex and multi - layered mystery set in Victorian England.