Boy — 7

: A separate adaptation released the same year, focusing on the suspense and mystery of the original source material.

A young man wakes up in the middle of a subway track with no memory of how he got there or even his own name. He quickly discovers he is being hunted by a high-tech, oppressive organization. Guided only by a diary he apparently wrote to himself, he must piece together his past to stop a conspiracy that uses technology to manipulate and control the minds of young "problem" citizens. : A separate adaptation released the same year,

: Roald Dahl's memoir Boy , specifically Chapter 7 , which details his family trips to Norway. Guided only by a diary he apparently wrote

: The protagonist's journey is a race to reclaim his sense of self from a blank slate. : The story explores the dark side of

: The story explores the dark side of a society that prioritizes "perfection" through invasive technological surveillance and behavioral modification.

: Written by Dutch author Mirjam Mous , this young adult thriller became an international bestseller.