‘Hopepunk’ and ‘Up Lit’ Help Readers Shake Off the Dystopian Blues

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With real-world worries looming large, some people are seeking optimism in their entertainment

Books, movies, television shows and other works that promote hope, community and kindness in the face of great challenges are riding a wave of popularity. With real-world worries looming large, some audiences are seeking optimism in their entertainment.

“I think it’s valuable to tell a dark story, but people want an alternative. They don’t want to look at a grim future and say, ‘That’s it, that’s an inevitability,’” said novelist Becky Chambers, whose book “Record of a Spaceborn Few” depicts acts of compassion after a tragic...

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