niedziela, 31 grudnia 2017

Award Winning Political Fiction Books 2017

By Lisa Morgan


Newspaper columns and magazines appear to steal the limelight by making commentaries on politics. However, their impact is seasonal compared to the classic political fiction books 2017. The novels handle different subjects with such depth that it is awe inspiring. The authors are also of diverse backgrounds which gives readers an opportunity to view politics from different angles.

George Orwell is as relevant today as he was in 1949 when he penned 1984. This was an imagination of the future where the world is captured by three super powers. He is also the author behind the idea of thoughtcrime and newspeak as they are known today. His imagined reality caught up with the world in 1984 when Apple launched Macintosh. This novel was also a subject during Democratic primaries in 2007.

All the Kings Men was written by Robert Warren decades ago. His is an exploration of the lives of politicians with focus being on Willie Stark from Louisiana. He makes ultimate sacrifices to become an influential political figure, with no guarantee that his gamble will pay. This narrative by Warren helped him win the Pulitzer Prize.

What engine runs the world and who controls it? Rand Ayn creates a character who seems to have an answer to this question in his book Atlas Shrugged. Rand is a confessed capitalist apologia with other of his titles being a clear testimony. It has been rated second among the most influential books in America. Conservatives love the title because of its libertarian inclination.

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 not an author who needs introduction. The Lord of Flies is a naturally selling title that approaches politics from a philosophical point of view. He explores the idea of civilization and whether it gets as deep as the soul. In his assessment, the soul never gets civilized considering what it can do when law and order are suspended. The results are dumbfounding.

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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