But in recent years, I’ve encountered several books that present other economic and cultural commentary that is just as disquieting as Brave New World. With the recent events with GameSpot and the Stock Market, critiques of economic systems seem even more salient. Here’s my list of five dystopias that provide incisive economic and political critiques. Two books seem like the children of Brave New World, presenting futures based on consumption gone wild. The other three present critiques of work and bureaucracy. Want more dystopias? Check out this Rioter list of Eco-Dystopias or this Rioter list of Timely Dystopias.
