The Dystopia Index

The best dystopian novels about rebellion

Almost every dystopia contains the moment someone stops complying. These novels follow that spark and count its cost, from the lone dissident to the organized underground. The list favors the best-documented titles, earliest first.

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    1. Bend Sinister (1947)

    By Vladimir Nabokov

    Bend Sinister is a dystopian work by Vladimir Nabokov, published in 1947. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    2. Atlas Shrugged (1957)

    By Ayn Rand

    Atlas Shrugged is a dystopian work by Ayn Rand, published in 1957. The Dystopia Index files it under corporate and consumer dystopia, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    3. Camp Concentration (1968)

    By Thomas M. Disch

    Camp Concentration is a dystopian work by Thomas M. Disch, published in 1968. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    4. Among the Barons (2003)

    By Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Among the Barons is a dystopian work by Margaret Peterson Haddix, published in 2003. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    5. Collaborator (2003)

    By Murray Davies

    Collaborator is a dystopian work by Murray Davies, published in 2003. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    6. Among the Brave (2004)

    By Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Among the Brave is a dystopian work by Margaret Peterson Haddix, published in 2004. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia and post-apocalyptic collapse, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    7. Among the Enemy (2005)

    By Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Among the Enemy is a dystopian work by Margaret Peterson Haddix, published in 2005. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    8. Among the Free (2006)

    By Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Among the Free is a dystopian work by Margaret Peterson Haddix, published in 2006. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    9. Blind Faith (2007)

    By Ben Elton

    Blind Faith is a dystopian work by Ben Elton, published in 2007. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse and dystopian social satire, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    10. Across The Universe (2011)

    By Beth Revis

    Across The Universe is a dystopian work by Beth Revis, published in 2011. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, post-apocalyptic collapse, and totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    11. Crossed (2011)

    By Ally Condie

    Crossed is a dystopian work by Ally Condie, published in 2011. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia and totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    12. Delirium (2011)

    By Lauren Oliver

    Delirium is a dystopian work by Lauren Oliver, published in 2011. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    13. Article 5 (2012)

    By Kristen Simmons

    Article 5 is a dystopian work by Kristen Simmons, published in 2012. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia and totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    14. Allegiant (2013)

    By Veronica Roth

    Allegiant is a dystopian work by Veronica Roth, published in 2013. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of memory and identity, class conflict, and rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

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    15. Champion (2013)

    By Marie Lu

    Champion is a dystopian work by Marie Lu, published in 2013. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, post-apocalyptic collapse, and totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.