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Top Fiction of 1957

The highest-rated fiction of 1957, ranked by community votes on Peakd.

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Altered Carbon

Altered Carbon is a 2002 British cyberpunk novel by the English writer Richard K

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American science fiction romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie K

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Dune Messiah

Science fiction novel by Frank Herbert

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Ponendelniok

A Polish novel by Jarosław Marks that defies genre conventions.

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Monday Starts on Saturday

Science fiction novel about a young programmer's adventures in a magical institution

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J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Readings (UK)

The short introductions here to each of the seven Harry Potter stories will give you a flavour of the adventures ahead of you

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Wuthering Heights

Official site of the upcoming film "Wuthering Heights" (2026) – from Emerald Fennell, starring Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi

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The Fall of Hyperion

The epic continuation of the Hyperion Cantos

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The Caves of Steel

Science fiction murder mystery novel introducing detective Elijah Baley and robot partner R. Daneel Olivaw

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Nightfall

By Isaac Asimov

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Dyson Sphere

Hypothetical megastructure encompassing a star

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The Dark Forest

My story, “The Paper Menagerie,” is the first piece of fiction to win three genre literary awards: the Hugo, the Nebula, and the World Fan

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The Jungle Book

Disney's animated adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale

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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Fantasy novel about faeries and court politics

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The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

Science fiction novel set in a far future universe

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The Cherry Orchard

A dying aristocrat's desperate attempt to hold onto her family's estate in Russia

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Death of a Salesman

Broadway production of Arthur Miller's classic play

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The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells

Classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells

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2001 A Space Odyssey

Classic science fiction film released in 1968

Rankings reflect community votes. Daily snapshots preserve historical positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best fiction in 1957?

Based on community votes, Altered Carbon is the highest-rated fiction of 1957, ranked #1 by the community.

How are annual rankings calculated?

Peakd annual rankings reflect trust-weighted community votes. Daily snapshots capture rank positions, and the most recent snapshot for the year is displayed. Rankings cannot be manipulated by companies.

What changed from 1956?

Rankings shift as the community votes. New entrants may appear while others drop. Compare with the 1956 rankings to see movement.

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