If you were fascinated by the subterranean civilization and the elaborate world Edward Bulwer-Lytton imagined in Vril, you'll be entranced by the strange, otherworldly realms in A Voyage to Arcturus. Lindsay constructs a bizarre and philosophical alien world, with each region offering new societal norms, beliefs, and strange powers, all described in vivid, meticulous detail.

If the mysterious energy 'Vril' and its quasi-magical, science-like qualities drew you in, you'll appreciate The Coming Race—also by Bulwer-Lytton. Here, Vril takes center stage as a powerful force, blurring the lines between advanced technology and supernatural ability. The novel explores how this mysterious power shapes society, anticipating later science fiction's treatment of technology-as-magic.

If you enjoyed the thought-provoking questions about civilization and morality that Vril raises, Erewhon will captivate you. Butler's novel presents a lost society whose strange customs and beliefs force the reader to reflect on Victorian norms, ethics, and the nature of progress—much like the philosophical undercurrents in Vril.

If you were fascinated by the depiction of an advanced, distinctly non-human civilization in Vril, you'll find The Left Hand of Darkness compelling. Le Guin crafts the world of Gethen, where gender, politics, and society differ radically from our own, immersing you in a complex, fully realized culture that challenges your assumptions.

If the speculative, almost utopian underground society in Vril intrigued you—especially its underlying critique of human nature and progress—then We will resonate with you. Zamyatin presents a regimented, highly advanced society and subtly exposes its limitations and dangers, offering a powerful social allegory.