Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Genre – What’s the best definition for the post-apocalyptic genre? Post-apocalyptic fiction genre is set in the aftermath – directly after the apocalyptic event, leading into the survival of humanity and the rebuilding of civilization. The stories show the crumbling of society and the struggle to survive and rebuild. There is crossover from apocalyptic to post-apocalyptic in most titles.
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Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Genre – Examples
Review this list of popular examples to help you get a better understanding of the post-apocalyptic fiction genre.
1. The Road by Cormac McCarthy
2. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
3. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
4. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
5. The Stand by Stephen King
6. Divergent by Veronica Roth
7. Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
8. Angelfall by Susan Ee
9. Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey
10. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
11. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
12. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
13. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
14. A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.
15. Enclave by Ann Aguirre
16. Feed by Mira Grant
17. Blood Red Road by Moira Young
18. Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
19. I Am Legend and Other Stories by Richard Matheson
20. Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
21. Allegiant by Veronica Roth
22. The Twelve by Justin Cronin
23. The Postman by David Brin
24. The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
25. Swan Song by Robert McCammon
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