Dystopia Land discussion

I just started listening to The Status Civilization
by Robert Sheckley,

I'm reading the Wool series by Hugh Howey

I'm reading Slan. Although it is science-fiction I think it might qualify as a dystopian novel as well. The society is ruled by one person and there are persecutions on the slans [engineered humans with telepathic abilities]

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.

It's turning out to be very boring. I feel like skipping to the end, but I don't want to miss important plot points.

Anton wrote: "Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.

It's turning out to be very boring. I feel like skipping to the end, but I don't want to miss important plot points."

I think it is one book that was written for young boys. The rest books from the series are more for grownups and might appeal more to you. I started the second one, but that was few years back and I was reading on my laptop so I abandoned it but the rest of the series IS on my tbr list.

But I did like Ender's Game, I also listened to the 20th anniversary edition which is a narrated by a full cast and includes bonus of 1 hour long interesting "interview" from the author, who also narrates in the audiobook.

I started A Fire Upon the Deep, and it seems very complex and full of aliens an d a lot of info. I'm reading a notated edition of the book. Never had read one, so I can see the author notes.

It's not a dystopian, but a science fiction novel, part of trilogy. The novel has won Hugo and Campbell for best novel and a nominee for Nebula.
Average Rating: 4.12 from 19,540 ratings and all the reviews convinced me to give it a try.

I've read the firs few chapters and as this a long book, probably will take some time to set them up and develop them.

I'm reading The Testing, it's a pretty good book.

The Testing

Still working my way through Ora et Labora et Zombies, also re-reading The Fountainhead.

Robert wrote: "I'm reading the Wool series by Hugh Howey"

I recently finished Shift, and I LOVED it!

Right now reading and its just sort of meh for me. THe world building needs more work, and its a case of instant love, which I hate. The characters are good, though!

The Handmaid's Tale which I'm very,very fascinated by. Are all of Margaret Atwood's books that good?

Yanice wrote: "The Handmaid's Tale which I'm very,very fascinated by. Are all of Margaret Atwood's books that good?"

I've heard Oryx and Crake is good but I always put off reading series. I feel if I start them I have to finish them, but what if I don't like it?

Ellie [The Empress] wrote:
I've heard Oryx and Crake is good but I always put off reading series. I feel i..."

I've got exactly the same problem!

Yanice wrote: "The Handmaid's Tale which I'm very,very fascinated by. Are all of Margaret Atwood's books that good?"

Only read Handmaid's Tale but she's pretty highly respected.

Robert wrote: "I'm reading the Wool series by Hugh Howey"

I bought this saturday, almost started in sunday then went with ready plyaer one, probably gonna be wool next up :-)

Simon wrote: "Robert wrote: "I'm reading the Wool series by Hugh Howey"

I bought this saturday, almost started in sunday then went with ready plyaer one, probably gonna be wool next up :-)"

I still have to read Dust and Ready Player One.

I'm just starting in IQ84, and hoping to get further into the Wool books soon too.

I'm reading the invisible man by H.G. Wells, it is different than I expected but good also.

Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Simon wrote: "Robert wrote: "I'm reading the Wool series by Hugh Howey"

I bought this saturday, almost started in sunday then went with ready plyaer one, probably gonna be wool next up :-)"

I st..."

RPO is brilliant, dreading having to choose a book to follow it :-)

Simon wrote: "RPO is brilliant, dreading having to choose a book to follow it :-) "

I noticed that book impressed a lot of people. I hope I'm not disappointed. I'm not a fan of YA books, I usually find them week in their world building and ... well everything. Good ideas not very well executed.

Currently reading The Secret History for group read on Literary Darkness.

Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Simon wrote: "RPO is brilliant, dreading having to choose a book to follow it :-) "

I noticed that book impressed a lot of people. I hope I'm not disappointed. I'm not a fan of YA books, I usuall..."

Hi Ellie, same here i dont normally go for YA either as im 38 going on 70 my childhood was mostly in the 80's so this more than piqued my interest and i connected right away :-)

Hope you enjoy it when you get to it.

The Children of Gavrilek , by Julie Kirton Chandler

Simon wrote: "Hi Ellie, same here i dont normally go for YA either as im 38 going on 70 my childhood was mostly in the 80's so this more than piqued my interest and i connected right away :-)"

That's reassuring, :] Thank you



Steve wrote: "The Children of Gavrilek , by Julie Kirton Chandler"

What is the genre?



I recently finished The Glass Castle and am reading book 2 in Vinge's series: A Deepness in the Sky

the book thief

I'm reading Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Gray and The Stories of John Cheever. Also The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan.

Currently reading Galápagos, Vonnegut's story about the apocalypse wiping out everyone on earth except for the few people who happened to be visiting the remote islands.

Vonnegut is a great read. :) As for my current read, it's Girl With a Pearl Earring. Orwell's Keep The Aspidistra Flying in the line.

I'm currently reading The Disaster Artist by Greg Sestero. I'm ashamed to write this after reading the above posts...

Just started On the Beach. For some reason I always thought it was a WWII romance, not a WWIII apocalyptic aftermath.

Sand Omnibus
I can't get enough of Hugh Howey.
Proof that self-publishing is a wonderful thing, and taking the chance on unproven new authors is worth the chance that before you find a new favorite, you might be burdened with reading a couple sub-par stories.

Todd wrote: "Sand Omnibus
I can't get enough of Hugh Howey."

I am still to read Dust, have been putting it on for a long time, but I know if I finish it, that will be it. I don't want to start, because the end will come ;(

Well then I shall start his other books.

I recently finished The Road, The Speed of Dark and The Dark Age: a short story, not in that order. All wonderful literary works.

Started recently the audio version of Oryx and Crake.

Just started reading Never Let Me Go. Wish I would have read it before I watched the movie but I'm sure I'll still love it.

Kimberly wrote: "I'm reading The Testing, it's a pretty good book.

The Testing"

I loved the testing book. I can't wait untill Graduation day comes out!

Rocannon's World

I really enjoyed the book, apparently her first.

I am reading Ready Player One.

Robert wrote: "I'm reading the Wool series by Hugh Howey"

I just finished Wool and I'm about 200 pages into Shift. I love his writing style. Wool was such a great read. The world he's created feels real and definitely plausible. A big thumbs up so far.

Cj wrote: "Robert wrote: "I just finished Wool and I'm about 200 pages into Shift. I love his writing style. Wool was such a great read. The world he's created feels real and definitely plausible. A big thumbs up so far. "

I love the series. STILL haven't read the last one. I'm postponing. For me those books were very emotional read.

I just started reading and am really enjoying it. The world-building is great, with the reader experiencing the so-eerily-realistic-it's-funny techno-future as you go. Has anyone else read this or other works by Jordan Castillo Price?

Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Cj wrote: "Robert wrote: "I just finished Wool and I'm about 200 pages into Shift. I love his writing style. Wool was such a great read. The world he's created feels real and definitely plausible. ..."

This last one is proving to keep me on edge. I can't get enough of this series. I feel I'll probably have a book hangover/withdrawals soon.

Cj wrote: "Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Cj wrote: "Robert wrote: "I just finished Wool and I'm about 200 pages into Shift. I love his writing style. Wool was such a great read. The world he's created feels rea..."

I am just about to start the third book (just about for a couple of months but I hope to). I don't want to forget who was who and it is quite a good series. Have you read the Shift Omnibus yet?

I decided to start Reefsong and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Sarah D wrote: "I just started reading Zero Hour - A Dystopian Adventure and am really enjoying it."

Sounds interesting, I don't believe I have read anything similar.

Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Cj wrote: "Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Cj wrote: "Robert wrote: "I just finished Wool and I'm about 200 pages into Shift. I love his writing style. Wool was such a great read. The world he's create..."

Doh! It's been a while since I posted. I suppose I should mention I'm on part III of Dust. I couldn't stop reading the series. I'm almost done.

Cj wrote: "Doh! It's been a while since I posted. I suppose I should mention I'm on part III of Dust. I couldn't stop reading the series. I'm almost done. "

Sorry my brain missed out on that part of the message. Please tell me it is as good as the previous two!!!

Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Cj wrote: "Doh! It's been a while since I posted. I suppose I should mention I'm on part III of Dust. I couldn't stop reading the series. I'm almost done. "

Sorry my brain missed out on that part ..."

I'm constantly asking myself, "What. Is. Going. To. Happen!!! Ahhh!" So, yeah, it's very good.

Cj wrote: "Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Cj wrote: "Doh! It's been a while since I posted. I suppose I should mention I'm on part III of Dust. I couldn't stop reading the series. I'm almost done. "

Sorry my br..."

Great. I will have to hurry up with Alice's Adventures then :D

I've started reading The Selection by Kiera Cass last night, I'm already almost finished it, has anyone else read it?

I just finished. I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. I'm sad it's over to be honest. Hugh Howey did a phenomenal job on this series.

Cj wrote: "I just finished. I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. I'm sad it's over to be honest. Hugh Howey did a phenomenal job on this series."

I'll be disappointed it's finished. I think one of the main reasons I have been postponing the last part for so long.

I started reading Requiem by Lauren Oliver (the third book of Delirium trilogy). I don't know what to think about the whole saga yet. I just want not to get disappointed but I'm afraid it seems like the ending is not very good. Anyway I can't stop reading. I really liked Pandemonium (Delirium #2). The whole idea of love as a disease is great.

Just started an oldie, The Sleeper Awakes by H.G. Wells.

Started Reefsongby Carol Severance