The rising popularity of dystopian fiction novels has led to multi-million dollar movies, closets full of fan shirts, and altered norms for young adult fiction. Most importantly, however, the novels have led to a dangerous mindset among American youth: that dystopian fiction is actually fiction. Unimaginable Realities draws unexpected parallels between historical patterns and dystopian plot lines. Through the discussion of real-world injustices and regimes, the book illuminates unsettling similarities between recent history and recent bestsellers. It brings to light the realities behind...