Sunday, February 19, 2012

Adult Dystopian?

I was talking with a coworker the other day (who also happens to be a big reader), and we were discussing dystopian novels.  It seems to us that there are ton of young adult dystopians, but not so many adult ones.  I'm sure they are out there and we just don't know about them.  So, I was wondering if any of my dear readers could recommend some (besides Margaret Atwood, we both already adore her).

So, do you know of any really good adult dystopians?  No offense to YA ones (we like those too!), we just would like to read more that are geared more toward adults, with adult characters :)

Thanks!

P.S., my laptop cord has stopped working and my computer is out of battery life.  I've ordered another one, but it probably won't be here for a few more days.  That's why my blogging has been sporadic the past few weeks.  In case anyone was wondering ;)
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  1. sawcatFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    PD James- Children of Men
    Hillary Jordan- When She Woke
    Octavia Butler- Parable of the Sower (part of a trilogy but I've only read the one.)

    There was one I read in high school I enjoyed, but can't remember exactly what it was. May have been Brave New World, unless I'm confusing it with Handmaid's Tale.

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    1. KellyFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:19 PM

      Thank you for the recommendations! I'm writing these all down to show to my coworker tomorrow :) She'll be excited :)

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  2. stujallenFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    anthony Burgess wrote some great dystopic books J G Ballard as well ,all the best stu

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    1. KellyFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:19 PM

      I've heard of Anthony Burgess but not J G Ballard. Thanks!

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  3. Natalie~Coffee and a Book ChickFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Would The Road by Cormac McCarthy be considered that? I'm not sure, I've not read it, but have heard that it would be considered in that category. Anything Margaret Atwood is pretty groovy, too.

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    1. sawcatFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:34 PM

      Based on the movie, I think it could be. Definitely post-apocalyptic. I've not read it, but I know a lot of people really like his work

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    2. KellyFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:20 PM

      I forgot all about The Road! I'm sure that would qualify as dystopian. Loved that one.

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