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Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

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In Little Brother, did you enjoy ...

... the central quest to outwit surveillance and control?

Feed by M. T. Anderson

If you loved following Marcus's urgent and resourceful mission to resist an all-seeing authority in Little Brother, you'll be drawn into Feed. Titus and his friends live in a world where everyone's mind is plugged directly into the internet, and when a cyber-attack threatens their identities, they must fight to reclaim autonomy. The tension and stakes are high, making every chapter pulse with purpose.

... clever protagonists who undergo major personal transformations?

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart

Just as Marcus evolves from a rule-abiding teen to a bold activist in Little Brother, Frankie transforms from an overlooked student to the mastermind of subversive pranks at her elite boarding school. You'll be captivated by her growing confidence, her willingness to challenge authority, and the way she discovers her own power.

... protagonists wrestling with ethical choices in the face of surveillance?

The Circle by Dave Eggers

If you were fascinated by Marcus's moral struggles—balancing safety, freedom, and loyalty—The Circle offers a similarly compelling ride. Mae Holland becomes enmeshed in a tech company that promises transparency and social good, but she soon faces impossible choices about privacy and complicity. The story’s ethical gray zones will keep you questioning every decision.

... depictions of oppressive, high-tech societies?

1984 by George Orwell

If the surveillance state and dystopian oppression of Little Brother gripped you, 1984 is essential reading. Winston Smith’s fight against Big Brother’s all-consuming control echoes Marcus’s defiance, making every act of rebellion feel intensely personal and urgent.

... vivid, believable futures shaped by cutting-edge technology?

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson

Like Doctorow, Stephenson crafts a near-future where technology isn’t just background—it’s the engine of the plot. Hiro Protagonist navigates a fractured America and a dazzling virtual Metaverse, using his hacking skills to unravel a global conspiracy. If you loved the tech-savvy, world-altering inventions of Little Brother, you'll be riveted by Snow Crash.

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