denis villeneuve books
Dune – 1965
Frank Herbert’s Dune follows Paul Atreides, heir to House Atreides, as his family takes control of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the valuable spice melange. Betrayed by the rival Harkonnens, Paul seeks refuge among the Fremen, embraces his destiny, and rises as the prophesied leader.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - 1968
Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? follows Rick Deckard, a bounty hunter tasked with "retiring" rogue androids in a post-apocalyptic world. As he hunts them, he questions the nature of humanity, empathy, and artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, a lonely man, J.R. Isidore, befriends android fugitives.
The Montreal Massacre - 1990
The Montreal Massacre by Louise Malette and Marie Chalouh examines the tragic 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, where 14 women were murdered by Marc Lépine. The book explores misogyny, societal impacts, and feminist perspectives, analyzing the event’s significance in Canada’s fight against gender-based violence and the need for systemic change.
Stories of Your Life - 1998
Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang is a collection of thought-provoking science fiction short stories. Blending philosophy, linguistics, and speculative science, it explores themes like fate, free will, and communication. The standout story, Story of Your Life, inspired the film Arrival (2016).
The Double - 2002
The Double by José Saramago follows Tertuliano Máximo Afonso, a history teacher who discovers his exact lookalike while watching a movie. Obsessed, he seeks out the doppelgänger, leading to a psychological and existential crisis. Their lives intertwine dangerously, exploring identity, fate, and the nature of individuality.
Incendies - 2003
Incendies by Wajdi Mouawad is a powerful play about twins, Jeanne and Simon, who uncover their mother Nawal’s hidden past after her death. Their journey to the Middle East reveals war, trauma, and a lost brother, exposing painful family secrets and the devastating impact of conflict across generations.
