1. 1984 (1949) Author: George Orwell 1940 is so eerily prescient, a multitude of its terms are now commonplace in our modern world. Big Brother, Room …
The best dystopian novels of all time, ranked
They may not seem that far from real life right now, but these are the ultimate books about dystopia.
Photo: www.shortlist.com
An irresistible page-turner is a wonderful thing, but the very greatest novels pack sentences so prevailing that you stop reading, lower the book and …
1. The Stand M-O-O-N. That spells moon! A fan favourite, The Stand might just be King’s most accomplished work. It tells the story of rival groups of …
1. Pet Sematary by Stephen King Published in 1983 If you relish catching a dose of the heebie-jeebies while reading, then this is the book for you. …
1. Frank Herbert - Dune Dune might feel like an obvious selection but it’s a popular choice on many people’s lists of the top sci-fi novels for a …