If you've ever finished a book and sat in silence for a few minutes because the story felt a little too real — this list is for you.
Dystopian fiction isn't really about the future. It's about right now, seen through a magnifying glass. The best dystopian novels don't scare you with monsters or explosions. They scare you because somewhere, deep down, you recognize the world they're describing.
Here are five of the most thought-provoking dystopian novels ever written — and one debut you should...