In 2018, 'The City in the Middle of the Night' by Charlie Jane Anders was released. It has a really unique dystopian setting with a planet that has two very different sides. The story follows characters trying to survive and find their place in this strange and often cruel world.
Well, 'The Water Cure' by Sophie Mackintosh is a 2018 dystopian novel. It's set in a rather strange and isolated world where the main characters, sisters, have to deal with a lot of hardships. Also, 'The Mere Wife' by Maria Dahvana Headley offers a modern take on the Beowulf story in a dystopian context.
'Borne' by Jeff VanderMeer is also a 2017 dystopian novel. It takes place in a post - apocalyptic city filled with strange and dangerous creatures. The story follows a scavenger who finds a strange plant - like creature named Borne and how their relationship unfolds in this desolate and dangerous world.
One notable dystopian novel from 2016 was 'The Book of M' by Peng Shepherd. It presented a unique and captivating post-apocalyptic world.
Some popular dystopian novels from 2018 include 'Vox' by Christina Dalcher. It presents a disturbing future where women's speech is limited.
Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' is also among them. It shows a future where women are subjugated and used only for reproductive purposes. The society is based on strict religious and patriarchal rules, and the handmaids have no real rights or freedoms.
One of the well - known ones is '1984' by George Orwell. It depicts a totalitarian society where the government controls every aspect of people's lives.
One interesting name is 'Katniss' from 'The Hunger Games'. She is a strong and resourceful character. Another is 'Winston' from '1984'. His name represents an individual in a repressive society trying to hold on to his own thoughts. Also, 'Tris' from 'Divergent' is a name that stands for a character who defies the norms of her dystopian world.
One of the well - known ones could be '1984' by George Orwell. It presents a totalitarian society where Big Brother is always watching. Another might be 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, which shows a world where people are genetically engineered and conditioned for their roles in society. Also, 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood is a powerful dystopian novel that depicts a patriarchal and oppressive society.
In 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins, there's the quote 'Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.' It reflects the importance of hope for the characters living in a harsh, dystopian world. The characters face a lot of fear in the Hunger Games, where they are forced to fight to the death. But it's hope that keeps them going, whether it's the hope of survival, or the hope for a better future for their families and districts.
'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is also a notable dystopian novel from that decade. It follows a group of teenagers trapped in a mysterious maze.
One standout dystopian novel from the 2000s is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It presents a harsh and competitive world.