First published 2010
In a world where civilization has gone too far, citizens struggle to reclaim their freedom. From the totalitarian nightmares of Shirley Jackson to the absurdist satires of Kurt Vonnegut, these stories confront the consequences of progress run amok. As the grip of authority tightens, ordinary people must find the courage to resist or succumb to the brave new worlds that await them. Through these vivid, unsettling tales, we're forced to confront the fragility of our own liberty.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: resistance, social-commentary
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
Paperback · Night Shade Books