Which books made you think deeply about freedom, truth, and society?Answer

Books have the power to challenge our perspectives, reveal hidden truths, and inspire us to think critically about the world around us. Stories—both real and imagined—can illustrate the importance of freedom, the consequences of unchecked power, and the resilience of those who fight for justice. Whether through dystopian fiction, historical accounts, or thought-provoking analysis, these books help us understand society in new ways. Which books have made you reflect deeply on freedom, truth, and the structures that shape our world?

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas

1973 • 361 Readers • 19 pages 4.3

The Handmaid's Tale

#1 of 3 in The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale
ByMargaret Atwood

1985 • 3,608 Readers • 224 pages 4.1

Brave New World

Brave New World
ByAldous Huxley

1900 • 3,775 Readers • 332 pages 3.9

The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation, books I-II

#1 in The Gulag Archipelago 1918-1956

1973 • 238 Readers • 676 pages 4.1

A Time of Changes

A Time of Changes
ByRobert Silverberg

1971 • 35 Readers • 205 pages 3.2

Lilith's Brood

#1-3 of 3 in Xenogenesis

Lilith's Brood
ByOctavia E. Butler

1987 • 181 Readers • 752 pages 4

The Left Hand of Darkness

#4 of 18 in Hainish Cycle

The Left Hand of Darkness
ByUrsula K. Le Guin

1969 • 1,644 Readers • 267 pages 4.1

Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451
ByRay Bradbury

1953 • 4,616 Readers • 227 pages 3.9

1984

1984
ByGeorge Orwell

1949 • 7,279 Readers • 328 pages 4.2