Hazards of Time Travel by Joyce Carol Oates – Literary Dystopian Science Fiction Paperback

Short Description 
A powerful dystopian novel exploring freedom, surveillance, and rebellion in a near-future state.
A thought-provoking literary science fiction read for mature teens and adults.

Product Description 
Hazards of Time Travel is a gripping literary dystopian novel by acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates, set in a chilling near-future society where independent thought is treated as treason. When brilliant student Adriane Strohl questions authority, she is “exiled” through time to a 1950s university — forced to navigate a past that feels as oppressive as the future she left behind.

Blending psychological depth with speculative fiction, Oates crafts a haunting exploration of power, identity, and intellectual freedom. The narrative moves between suspense and introspection, offering readers both a compelling story and a profound social commentary.

Perfect for readers who appreciate layered storytelling, the novel stands alongside classics such as The Handmaid’s Tale and Nineteen Eighty-Four in its examination of control, resistance, and the cost of dissent.

Key Features 

• Written by renowned literary voice Joyce Carol Oates

• Thought-provoking dystopian story with strong social themes

• Combines science fiction, historical elements, and psychological drama

• Rich literary style suited for reflective and academic reading

• Ideal for readers interested in speculative and political fiction

Ideal For 

• Fans of literary dystopian fiction

• College and senior school readers studying modern literature

• Readers who enjoy philosophical and socially relevant novels

• Gift buyers seeking meaningful contemporary fiction

Specifications 

• Format: Paperback

• Language: English

• Genre: Literary Science Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

• Author: Joyce Carol Oates

• Publisher: Fourth Estate

• Pages: 324

• Weight: 427 g