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Best podcasts of the week: Everything you need to know about Donald Trump's new top team

Charles Dickens's complex life intertwines literary genius with personal and financial turmoil, as uncovered in the Legacy podcast.
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This stunning new edition of '1984' reminds us that we're still living in Orwell's dystopia

Orwell's '1984' remains relevant with themes of perpetual war, authoritarianism, and mass surveillance in today's society.

My Dystopian Novel Predicted Trump 2.0

The Trump administration's family separation policy deeply impacted individuals, inspiring artistic and activist responses to confront authoritarianism.

This stunning new edition of '1984' reminds us that we're still living in Orwell's dystopia

Orwell's '1984' remains relevant with themes of perpetual war, authoritarianism, and mass surveillance in today's society.

My Dystopian Novel Predicted Trump 2.0

The Trump administration's family separation policy deeply impacted individuals, inspiring artistic and activist responses to confront authoritarianism.
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Silo season two review this dystopian thriller is bigger and better than before

Silo highlights a dystopian struggle for survival, questioning authority while exploring themes of rebellion and hope amid hopelessness.

Elisabeth Moss releases first look at season six of 'The Handmaid's Tale'

The Handmaid's Tale is returning for its sixth and final season this spring on Hulu.

Sci-Fi AI: Matrix Menace and the Colossus Threat

AI governance raises complex ethical questions about control and freedom, as illustrated by stories like 'Colossus' and 'The Matrix'.
Fictional narratives reflect real concerns about handing over decision-making to AI systems.

Netflix Just Quietly Released the Most Outdated Sci-Fi Thriller of 2024

Uglies showcases the ongoing influence of YA dystopian narratives while facing challenges in adaptation and execution.

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in August

Tender Is the Flesh breaks conventions by exploring human slaughter in a dystopian narrative, revitalizing literary engagement with bold drama.

'Jackpot!' Is Cartoonish Mayhem With a Winning Star in Awkwafina

Jackpot! comically critiques a dystopian society where winning a lottery equates to a fight for survival.

Ian Mond Reviews The Ragpicker by Joel Dane

The Ragpicker explores a post-apocalyptic world where humanity reverts to agrarian life in the aftermath of a digital apocalypse.

Is A.I. Making Mothers Obsolete?

The novel explores dystopian themes of surveillance, environmental degradation, and the impacts of automation on family dynamics.

'Parable of the Sower' was written in 1993, but the Octavia Butler classic predicted our climate reality with eerie prescience

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler is a compelling dystopian novel following a Black girl named Lauren Olamina as she navigates a ravaged world and develops the belief system of "Earthseed."

Fallout: A Newbie's Guide To The Prime Video Show's World

Fallout TV series premieres April 12 on Prime Video
Fallout franchise mixes sci-fi, western, and dystopian elements

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch's unique Auraist interview on the language of fascist horror

Prophet Song is a book that explores a near-future dystopian Ireland that deteriorates into civil war due to right-wing populism.
The novel is praised for its immersive and unsettling language that creates a sense of dread and unease.
The main protagonist, Eilish, struggles with disbelief and paralysis in the face of a rapidly changing and dangerous political landscape.
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30 Years Ago, One Children's Book Invented A New Genre - And Got Banned 11,000 Times

The Giver broke ground in the young adult dystopian genre and remains controversial 30 years later.
The story follows Jonas, who is chosen to become The Receiver and gains access to memories from generations ago.
The Giver explores themes of rebellion, personal growth, and the cost of a seemingly perfect society.

'Prophet Song' by Irish author Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize for fiction

Irish author Paul Lynch wins the 2023 Booker Prize for his novel 'Prophet Song'
Lynch becomes the fifth Irish writer to win the prestigious literary prize
'Prophet Song' is set in a dystopian Ireland and follows a mother's struggle against totalitarianism

30 Years Ago, One Children's Book Invented A New Genre - And Got Banned 11,000 Times

The Giver broke ground in the young adult dystopian genre and remains controversial 30 years later.
The story follows Jonas, who is chosen to become The Receiver and gains access to memories from generations ago.
The Giver explores themes of rebellion, personal growth, and the cost of a seemingly perfect society.

'Prophet Song' by Irish author Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize for fiction

Irish author Paul Lynch wins the 2023 Booker Prize for his novel 'Prophet Song'
Lynch becomes the fifth Irish writer to win the prestigious literary prize
'Prophet Song' is set in a dystopian Ireland and follows a mother's struggle against totalitarianism
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Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song'

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins the Booker Prize for his novel 'Prophet Song'
The novel is set in a dystopian version of Dublin and explores themes of totalitarianism and war
Lynch's book was praised for its emotional storytelling and stunning language

Booker Prize goes to Prophet Song,' novel set in dystopian Dublin

Irish writer Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize for his novel Prophet Song, a dystopian story set in a collapsing society.
Lynch's book was praised for its emotional storytelling and stunning language.
The choice of winner was influenced by the book's capture of current social and political anxieties.

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song'

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins the Booker Prize for his novel 'Prophet Song'
The novel is set in a dystopian version of Dublin and explores themes of totalitarianism and war
Lynch's book was praised for its emotional storytelling and stunning language

Booker Prize goes to Prophet Song,' novel set in dystopian Dublin

Irish writer Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize for his novel Prophet Song, a dystopian story set in a collapsing society.
Lynch's book was praised for its emotional storytelling and stunning language.
The choice of winner was influenced by the book's capture of current social and political anxieties.
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