Have you read the Dune series?
I just started a few weeks ago and I am just about done with the God Emporer book. Book 1, 3 and 4 are amazing and I can't wait to start the next book. Was unaware of how philosophical these books are.
Because I can see politics in everything, I cannot help but to see the inner connection to the forced misery imposed onto the people through Leto II Golden Path and Communism/Collectivism. Sameness... it results in the people revolting and learning how to live like a human once again.
Excellent books so far.