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The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood

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In The Heart Goes Last, did you enjoy ...

... the unsettling moral ambiguity of characters trying to survive in a controlled, disturbing society?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If you were fascinated by Stan and Charmaine's morally gray choices as they navigate the bizarre Positron Project, you'll be drawn to the quietly haunting world of Never Let Me Go. Ishiguro's protagonists, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy, face their own ethical dilemmas as they struggle with love, betrayal, and the meaning of their existence in a society designed to exploit them, forcing you to question what 'right' and 'wrong' really mean.

... dystopian societies with biting social critique and darkly satirical twists?

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

If you enjoyed the sharply satirical and unsettlingly plausible dystopia of The Heart Goes Last, you'll be captivated by Oryx and Crake. Atwood crafts a near-future world ravaged by corporate greed, genetic engineering, and societal collapse, with characters whose fates are as unpredictable as the world they've inherited. Expect razor-sharp social commentary and unexpected narrative turns.

... the darkly comic and absurd nature of modern technological utopias?

The Circle by Dave Eggers

If you relished the black humor and absurd bureaucracy of the Positron Project, The Circle will strike a familiar—if chilling—chord. Follow Mae Holland as she becomes enmeshed in the cult-like culture of a powerful tech company, where every aspect of life is monitored and 'optimism' quickly gives way to sinister consequences. The book’s wit and satirical bite offer a sharp lens on surveillance and corporate power.

... fast-paced plots involving ordinary people caught in oppressive, corporate-driven futures?

The Warehouse by Rob Hart

If you couldn't put down The Heart Goes Last because of its relentless pace and escalating tension as Stan and Charmaine are drawn deeper into Positron's web, you'll love The Warehouse. It follows employees inside a massive company town run by the ominous Cloud corporation, where secrets, corporate espionage, and personal danger keep the story moving at breakneck speed.

... the exploration of intimacy and rebellion in claustrophobic, tightly controlled societies?

We by Yevgeny Zamyatin

If you were intrigued by the intimate focus on Stan and Charmaine's relationship—set against the backdrop of a regime that dictates even the most private aspects of life—We offers a similarly personal, psychological look at love and resistance. D-503, the protagonist, struggles with forbidden feelings and thoughts in a society where individuality is outlawed, resulting in an intense, close-quarters narrative.

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