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If you liked American War, here are the top 100 books to read next:
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Save:A high-concept, waterlogged dystopian adventure with a fiercely flawed heroine - ambitious and atmospheric, if not always perfectly executed. Worth a try for fans of tense, character-driven survival tales.
Seagulls circled over our boat, which made me think of Row. The way she squawked and waved her arms when she was first trying to walk; the way she stood completely still for almost an hour, watching t... - #2
Save:A provocative, page-turning dystopian thriller with an urgent message - sometimes heavy-handed but impossible to ignore. Recommended for those who like their fiction bold, timely, and a little unsettling.
If anyone told me I could bring down the president, and the Pure Movement, and that incompetent little shit Morgan LeBron in a week’s time, I wouldn’t believe them. But I wouldn’t argue. I wouldn’t sa... - #3
Save:A clever, atmospheric blend of survival, politics, and human nature - dark, thought-provoking, with enough original world-building to make you itch. Not perfect, but a standout for fans of literary dystopian thrillers.
It was Day 1 of the three-week training camp, 6:00 a.m. sharp, and Edie sat with Jesse on the gymnasium floor among a circle of sleep-slurred bodies, all of them clad in the regulation black athletic... - #4
Save:A beautifully written, mind-bending debut that stands out in the apocalypse genre - moving, weird, and thought-provoking. Dive in if you want a fresh take on memory, loss, and survival, but expect some strange, dreamlike logic along the way.
The air had already turned his hands red with cold before he’d scattered the dried twigs back into place with the nose of his shotgun. The last time there had been anything snared inside had been two... - #5
Save:A chilling, unputdownable eco-thriller - raw, realistic, and eerily relevant. Not for the faint of heart, but a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction and climate-driven drama.
The sweat of a woman bent double in an onion field, working fourteen hours under the hot sun, was different from the sweat of a man as he approached a checkpoint in Mexico, praying to La Santa Muerte... A beautifully written, thoughtful post-apocalyptic adventure that explores loyalty and humanity - with a few unexpected twists. Highly recommended for anyone who loves dogs or reflective survival journeys.
When we were hunters and gatherers and walked out of Africa and began to spread across the world, they came with us. They guarded our fires as we slept and they helped us bring down prey in the long d...- #7
Save:A lyrical, haunting coming-of-age story set at the quiet end of the world - best for those who appreciate introspective, character-centric fiction with a touch of speculative intrigue.
We were distracted back then by weather and war. We had no interest in the turning of the earth. Bombs continued to explode on the streets of distant countries. Hurricanes came and went. Summer ended.... - #8
Save:Atmospheric and immersive, "The Rain" is a slow-burning, emotional ride through a waterlogged world. It’s a great pick for fans of character-driven post-apocalyptic stories, but might drag for those who crave fast pacing and airtight logic.
The thing that always comes to mind first isn’t the how though, it’s the how much. Back when they were taking measurements still, according to Russell, the numbers to know were 15 and 5,400. Now he’s... - #9
Save:An electrifying and provocative what-if - flipping gendered power on its head to show that power, not gender, corrupts. Not perfect, but a conversation starter for anyone ready to face uncomfortable questions.
Not very many miracles are required. Not for the Vatican, not for a group of highly strung teenage girls cooped up together for months and in fear of their lives. You don’t need so many miracles. Two... - #10
Save:Chilling, beautifully written, and deeply unsettling, Gather the Daughters offers a fresh, if disturbing, take on dystopian fiction - perfect for fans of dark, feminist novels, but absolutely not for the faint of heart.
The long spelling lesson is done, and Mr. Abraham is now talking about soaking and curing leather. As he rambles on about techniques for concentrating urine, Vanessa inhales lightly and cautiously, as...
