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MacKenzie Scott Debuts Dystopian Dual-Presidency Tale on Substack
entertainment2 hours ago

MacKenzie Scott Debuts Dystopian Dual-Presidency Tale on Substack

MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos’ ex, is releasing her third novel as a Substack serialization called Last Days in Two Nations, a 320-page dystopian tale about a fascist United States ruled by two rival leaders—one a sex-obsessed president in the White House and the other a South Africa–raised surgeon—who navigate a divided nation; the work began Aug 8 with dense daily installments that subscribers can read for free, and early reception is mixed among critics while Scott’s philanthropic profile and Princeton-Toni Morrison connection are noted.

Dystopian Novels Surge in Popularity Post-Election
business1 year ago

Dystopian Novels Surge in Popularity Post-Election

Following Donald Trump's reelection, sales of dystopian novels like Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" and George Orwell's "1984" have surged, reflecting public concern over issues like reproductive rights. "The Handmaid's Tale" saw a 6,866% increase in sales, topping Amazon's literary and political fiction categories. The election, which highlighted reproductive rights, has drawn comparisons to Atwood's novel, set in a theocratic society. Other dystopian works, such as "Fahrenheit 451," also saw increased sales, while apps like Calm gained popularity amid election stress.