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Re: Dystopian literature rebelaessedai Send a noteboard - 06/09/2009 04:26:22 AM
1. What dystopian literature have you read?

The Trial - Kafka
Possibility of an Island - Michele Houllenbeq
The Road - Cormac McCarthy

Hrm, is this where I'm supposed to reply? :confused2: Anyway, I don't know if I'd classify McCarthy as dystopian, just as post-apocalyptic.

2. Which was your favorite, and why?

The Trial. It's like Kafka had visited the future and witnessed how complicated we (humanity) have made modern life; and how people can have their life turned on its head for no obvious reason.

Huh. Duly noted. :P

3. Which was your least favorite, and why?

Possibility of an Island. It was just so bleak, but it was believable - to me, anyway - and that made it a thoroughly depressing read. But, I suppose, such an effect should stand as a testament to the quality and power of Houllenbeq's writing. Though I didn't feel that way at the time.

I completely agree with that sentiment. If an author can make you feel that way, it means they know their craft- whether or not it's how you want to feel. :P

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