Well, this was a depressing list to compile considering how many cautionary novels and satires have actually described events that we're going through right now. But still, if you aren't furious enough about the state of democracy in Canada then read these! Then vote, for fuck's sakes!
All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren -- Hot damn, this is a fine novel! Please read it? Pretty please? I will lend you my copy? IT IS SO GOOD! I wish I could read it again for the first time.
1984 by George Orwell -- Fun fact, I haven't read it!
The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon -- Set during the cold-war, a Korean War veteran is brain-washed to kill a Presidential candidate. Hmm... Gabrielle Griffiths??
Wag the Dog by Larry Beinhardt -- Another satire that has pretty much come true. Someone needs to start writing a novel about future politics where democracy works and politicians aren't actively trying to screw their constituents.
The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollop -- A government that can't function because of partisan divisions. Hahahahahaha!
Election by Tom Perrotta -- A palate cleanser.
Happy Friday?