Award Winning Political Fiction Books 2017

By Lisa Morgan


Spotlight is always on magazines and newspaper columns when politics is discussed. However, there is a depth that political fiction books 2017 cover issues with that cannot be achieved by these news outlets. The coverage is awe inspiring with different approaches to each issue that reveals incredible perspectives to what most people only view naively. This is partly due to the diverse background of the authors in question.

It appears as though George Orwell had premonitions of the world several decades before it happened when he wrote his book 1984. This book was written in 1949 with the prediction that the world would be under three super powers. He also introduces the idea of newspeak and thoughtcrime that are still debated today. In 1984, his predictions would come to pass with the launch of Macintosh by Apple. Further, 2007 Democratic primaries saw his ideas becoming a subject. Such foresight and classic relevance is baffling.

All the Kings Men is the work of Robert Warren that is also decades old. His subject is Willie Stark, a Louisiana politician who rises and falls through the pages. This is a story of sacrifices made by politicians and an interrogation of whether their hopes are realized. This literary masterpiece won the Pulitzer Prize for its exemplary narration.

On what engine does the world run and is there a person who switches the button on and off? Ayn Rand uses Atlas Shrugged to examine this idea. As a capitalism apologia, he has managed to maintain a consistent voice through his works. The approach he gives issues has turned this title into the second most influential book in America. It is a darling of conservatives because of its heavy libertarian views.

Wars, military and politics are difficult to separate. For Joseph Heller, these are subjects that can be ridiculed in a satire title Catch-22. Being his first novel, the author has done a tremendous job. He is also credited with introducing a new phrase to the existing lexicon. Peruse through the pages and enjoy the narrative prowess that does not sound anything like a first novel.

Golding William is known for his classic works. Notable among them is Lord of Flies that explores the delicate subject of the civilization of human souls. While the physical infrastructure is so advanced, the soul appears to have been left behind. His is a setting where the world has no rules or order. How do human beings behave and will they remain as good as they appear to be?

Harper Lee is the author behind the revealing title To Kill A Mocking Bird. His exploration is the never ending debate about class and race. He sets his novel in Deep South during the 30s and uses an endearing 8 year old main character to tell his story. The characters created are also very endearing. It explores the subjects of justice and perseverance vs prejudice and hypocrisy.

Adults in the Room is a reality check for economist Yanis Varoufakis. With his background as an economist lecturer, he thinks that he has an answer to the Greek economic crisis. His solution does not involve the much publicized austerity measures. When he gets the chance to become the finance minister in 2015, a different reality dawns on him. Things are always different from how they appear.




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