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 Left Hand of Darkness

#4 of 18 in Hainish Cycle

The Left Hand of Darkness
ByUrsula K. Le Guin

1969 • 1,619 Readers • 267 pages 4.1

Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil

1963 • 163 Readers • 312 pages 4.3

The Handmaid's Tale

#1 of 3 in The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale
ByMargaret Atwood

1985 • 3,563 Readers • 324 pages 4.1

The Torture Camp on Paradise Street

#17 of 12 in Ukrainian Voices

The Torture Camp on Paradise Street
ByStanislav Aseyev,Станіслав Асєєв,+2 more

2020 • 1 Reader

Why this book?

The author was sentenced to 15 years and spent 962 days in a Russian torture camp.

Gravity's Rainbow

Gravity's Rainbow
ByThomas Pynchon

1973 • 574 Readers • 760 pages 4.1

Why this book?

A screaming comes across the sky. It has happened before, but there is nothing to compare it to now.

The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine

2015 • 61 Readers • 432 pages 4

On Tyranny

On Tyranny
ByTimothy Snyder

2017 • 393 Readers • 130 pages 4.2