I'm not going deep into the past with these because I don't read a lot of historical fiction, but the books on my list do take place at least one decade into our past.
1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
This series takes place in the glorious 80's, although because it involves so much space travel, we mostly get to see what the rest of the (hilarious) universe was like back then.
2. War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
Read my review here!
This is such a beautiful book. It shows how awful WWI was, not only for humans, but also for the animals used. It's a new perspective - a horse's! - and I think it does a wonderful job of showing the deep bond between humans and animals and how it can transcend tragedy.
3. Watchmen by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons and John Higgins
Set in the 80's, Watchmen is a critique of the superhero genre that manages to be satirical, philosophical and political all at the same time. And it doesn't stop there, either.
4. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Read my review here!
Without giving any spoilers about the plot, there are scenes in this novel that take place in the present time, and also scenes that take place in 1940. It makes for a truly fascinating read.
5. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
A poignant tale that questions and re-imagines what it means to be human, this novel takes place in the 90's.
What are your favourite novels set in different times, past or future?
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