What are the characteristics of books about society fiction?

Often, these books play with conspiracy theories. They might suggest that secret societies have a great influence on historical events or the current world order. In many such novels, the secret society is portrayed as having power and resources that are not known to the general public, and the plot often revolves around uncovering their true nature and intentions.

One characteristic is that they often deal with contemporary social issues. For example, they might address environmental problems, economic disparities, or political unrest. Another is that they usually reflect the values and lifestyles of the modern era. They may show how people interact with technology, or how new cultural trends are emerging.

One common theme is technological control. In many of these books, technology has become so powerful that it either controls the people or is used by a powerful few to control the masses. For example, in '1984', the telescreens are used for surveillance. Another theme is environmental degradation. 'The Windup Girl' shows a future where the environment has been so damaged that life is very difficult. Social inequality is also a big theme. In 'Brave New World', people are genetically engineered into different classes.

Fiction books often have vivid descriptions. In 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien, the descriptions of Middle - earth are so detailed that you can almost picture it in your mind. Another aspect is the ability to make readers feel emotions. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green makes readers feel love, sadness, and hope. And they can also be very creative in terms of plot twists. In 'Fight Club' by Chuck Palahniuk, the big plot twist at the end completely changes the way you view the whole story.

They tend to be set in New York City, the epicenter of the attacks. This setting helps to create a sense of authenticity and immediacy. Books like 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' use the city's landscape as an important part of the narrative.

Fictional secret society books often involve mystery. There are usually hidden agendas, secret codes, and symbols that the characters need to decipher. For example, in 'The Da Vinci Code', the Priory of Sion has many secrets encoded in art and architecture. Another characteristic is a sense of exclusivity. The secret society members are often part of a select group with special knowledge or power. And there's often a threat or danger associated with the society, either to the outside world or to the members themselves.

One great book is '1984' by George Orwell. It presents a dystopian society where the government has extreme control over people's lives. The surveillance and manipulation depicted in the book are thought - provoking.

They often focus on the inner thoughts and confusion of the characters with dementia. For example, in 'Still Alice', we can feel Alice's growing fear and disorientation as her memory fails her.

Often, they question the existing power structures. They might depict a world where traditional forms of government or authority are absent or ineffective.

They often have fictional characters interacting with real historical events or figures. Like in 'The Other Boleyn Girl', the fictional character Mary Boleyn is intertwined with the real - life events of King Henry VIII's court.