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 is the work of Robert Warren that is also decades old. His subject is Willie Stark, a Louisiana politician who rises and falls through the pages. This is a story of sacrifices made by politicians and an interrogation of whether their hopes are realized. This literary masterpiece won the Pulitzer Prize for its exemplary narration.

On what engine does the world run and is there a person who switches the button on and off? Ayn Rand uses Atlas Shrugged to examine this idea. As a capitalism apologia, he has managed to maintain a consistent voice through his works. The approach he gives issues has turned this title into the second most influential book in America. It is a darling of conservatives because of its heavy libertarian views.

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 known for his classic works. Notable among them is Lord of Flies that explores the delicate subject of the civilization of human souls. While the physical infrastructure is so advanced, the soul appears to have been left behind. His is a setting where the world has no rules or order. How do human beings behave and will they remain as good as they appear to be?

To Kill a Mocking Bird is an exciting read by Harper Lee. It explores the issue of politics and how it intertwines with race and class. The narrative is set in the 30s in Deep South. It is outstanding in several fronts, including the use of a child character who is only 8 years and the manner in which the author creates enduring and endearing characters. It is a battle of perseverance and justice against hypocrisy and prejudice.

Yanis Varoufakis uses Adults in the Room to draw the line between theory and practice. As a lecturer and economist, he thinks he has the answer to the problems facing Greece during its economic crisis. The answer in his opinion does not lie in austerity. When he becomes the finance minister in 2015, reality strikes him that things are not always as they appear.




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