Dystopian Society discussion

Please send suggestions for our monthy polls. I need, especially, current adult dystopian or post-apocalyptic books - published from 2000 to now.

Also need suggestions for classic dystopians (pre-2000 publish date) and YA dystopian books. Also - should we read series? Many YA books are series. How about LONG books, such as The Stand or Swan Song? Perhaps if we took 2 or 3 months to read these longer ones, breaking the books in half or thirds to discuss.

I'm running out of ideas and lists to go by!

Thanks - Jane

Hi. For current dystopian books I nominate The Water Knife. For classic dystopias The Last Man or Earth Abides

Linda wrote: "Hi. For current dystopian books I nominate The Water Knife. For classic dystopias The Last Man or Earth Abides"

Thanks! I had never heard of The Last Man. I HAVE heard of The Water Knife - but I thought it was SciFi more than dystopian or post-apocaplytic. I will put it in a future poll.

How about The Iron Heel as the classic choice and The Tomorrow File?

Linda wrote: "Hi. For current dystopian books I nominate The Water Knife. For classic dystopias The Last Man or Earth Abides"

The Last Man is probably the first PA book.

Papaphilly wrote: "How about The Iron Heel as the classic choice and The Tomorrow File?"

The Iron Heel was in October's poll, and only received 1 vote. The Water Knife was in June's poll - no votes. And The Tomorrow File is not available in e-book form. I try to choose books that are available in both hard & e-book form, as some of us have a strong preference one way or another. I can try putting The Iron Heel up again in another month or two - maybe the book it was up with was just too popular. I would like to read it myself.

Jane wrote: "Papaphilly wrote: "How about The Iron Heel as the classic choice and The Tomorrow File?"

The Iron Heel was in October's poll, and only received 1 vote. [b..."

Shame about [book:The Tomorrow File|135908] because it is a true gem.

Hi how about We

I'd suggest we try the Children of Shannara series for YA. Armageddons Children is a nice introduction...part of the trilogy. A lot less like the LOTR trilogy which is a fair criticism of the Shannara Chronicles.

Surprised we haven't actually plumbed for On the Beach bye Neville Shute yet, for the classic.
But...how about '48 by James Herbert for a fresh idea.

Lacrimosa - we read We last June for our Classic pick - truly a classic & a must read.

Simon - thanks for the suggestions. I checked out a few: unfortunately, 48 is only available in paperback. We like to have our choices be available in both paper & e-book format, as some people have a strong preference one way or the other. It sounds like a great read, though. On the Beach fits our criteria and I will keep it in mind for a future read. I'll also keep Armageddon's Children in mind for YA.

How about The Last Man? It is not an easy read, but it is a true classic. Available on both ereader and paperback.

'48 by James Herbert http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003IDMUHW...

Hi,
'48 available in uk on kindle and in audiobook form. Any good?

What about a comparison of two different styles / approaches?
eg:
"I am Legend" - R. Matheson - classic old school, written in 1954. An accepted benchmark in the genre.
"Once Bitten, Twice Die" - Antony J. Stanton
Written by an indie author, published very recently, a different approach and angle, yet has a similar feel to it.
A comparison of the two could be interesting maybe..?

Once Bitten, Twice Die

Simon wrote: "'48 by James Herbert http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003IDMUHW...

Hi,
'48 available in uk on kindle and in audiobook form. Any good?"

In the USA on Amazon I get this note when I search for 48: This title is not currently available for purchase

Not sure why you can get it in the UK but we can't in the US...we will have to keep an eye on it and maybe it will change.

Weird, huh?

Jane

Jane wrote: "What about a comparison of two different styles / approaches?
eg:
"I am Legend" - R. Matheson - classic old school, written in 1954. An accepted benchmark in the genre.
"Once Bitten, Twice Die" - A..."

Intriguing, the idea of comparing 2 similar themes - can anyone think of any others? I haven't read Once Bitten, Twice Die (not a vampire or zombie fan personally). It does sound like they are similar.

An idea to ponder, thanks.

Papaphilly wrote: "How about The Last Man? It is not an easy read, but it is a true classic. Available on both ereader and paperback."

I thought I had that in a poll recently? Maybe not. Will definately keep this in mind.

The Adrian's Undead Diary Omnibus: Volume Two

Have you seen Roberta Dawn McMorrow THE THREE: Book One of, The Road to The Remembering and The Promise of the Labyrinth: Book Two of The Road To Remembering ?

I suggest Antunites Unite by Terry Birdgenaw
It's been called 1984/Brave New World for the modern age.
Since it's book 3 of a trilogy, the first two books Antuna's Story and The Rise and Fall of Antocracy are also of interest.