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Most books I've read have been written in past tense, with verbs ending in "-ed." Others, I think not as common, are written in present tense, such as the famous Hunger Games. To me, it's very noticeable when I read something in present tense as opposed to past tense. Most dystopian, post-apocalyptic novels are in present tense, but there are others as well. Sometimes present tense really doesn't work for books, other times it feels natural. So, which books set in present tense are the best?
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