Saturday, January 01, 2011

The Dark Side of Young Adult Fiction


Whether it's Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games trilogy or James Paterson's Maximum Ride series, the popularity of post-apocalyptic fiction doesn't seem to be abating. Why do bestselling young adult novels seem darker in theme now than in past years? What's behind this dystopian trend, and why is there so much demand for it? The New York Times looks for answers, here.

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