Hehehe, I love this question! The two novels that I recommend to you are " Waiting for an Opportunity " and " We Are on the Same Boat in Wind and Rain." They are military-spy-agent novels and historical novels. Although these topics deviated from traditional Chinese culture, they were still a classic representation of Chinese novels in other countries. I hope you like my recommendation.š
The novel 'A Memory Called Empire' by Arkady Martine was among the top in 2019. It's a space - opera - like fantasy that combines political intrigue, cultural exploration, and a great deal of world - building. It's set in a galactic empire and follows the story of an ambassador trying to solve a mystery while also dealing with the complex politics of the empire.
šI recommend the following novels to you: "Waiting for an Opportunity" was a military-spy novel. It told the story of the Japanese army stationed in China in the 1930s in Shanghai, and the Chinese people lived in fear. "Diamond Ace's Winning Shot" was a sports-related novel. It was a story about an ace shooter leading his team to make history in Japan's Koshien. "China's Football Dream" was a sports-related sports novel. It was about a football-loving teenager with extraordinary talent who moved between Erestria, Serie A, and La Liga and finally led the Chinese team to the highest podium of football. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~š
'Borne' by Jeff VanderMeer is also a 2017 sci - fi novel that got a lot of attention. It's set in a post - apocalyptic city full of strange creatures. The main character finds and befriends a strange being named Borne, and their relationship is at the heart of the story. VanderMeer's vivid descriptions and imaginative world - building make this a really interesting read.
Another one is 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion. It's a rather charming love story. The main character, Don, is a genetics professor with Asperger's syndrome. His quest to find a suitable life partner through a scientific project is both hilarious and heartwarming when he meets Rosie.
I also really liked 'The Night Watchman' by Louise Erdrich. It's based on the true story of her grandfather who worked to preserve Native American rights in the 1950s. The book offers a deep look into Native American culture and the struggles they faced against the U.S. government's policies at that time. It's a story full of heart and historical significance.
I would say 'Other Voices, Other Rooms' too. It's a novel that showcases Capote's talent for creating an atmosphere. The Southern setting, the complex relationships between the characters, all these elements make it a great piece of literature.
Definitely 'Mahabharata: A Modern Rendering'. It simplifies the epic without losing its depth. It's like a bridge between the ancient world of the Mahabharata and modern readers who might be intimidated by the original text.
Definitely 'The Bell Jar'. It's a very well - known work. It tells the story of Esther Greenwood, a young woman who has a mental breakdown. It's a poignant exploration of mental health and the challenges faced by women in a male - dominated society.
Well, 'Lonesome Dove' is often at the top of the list. It won a Pulitzer Prize for good reason. It's got this amazing blend of adventure, drama, and great character development. The characters are so well - drawn that you feel like you know them personally.
There are many classic Chinese novels in the eyes of foreigners. The Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber is one of the greatest novels in the history of Chinese literature and a classic in the history of world literature. The Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms is another classic Chinese novel that portrays the political struggles and wars between the three major dynasties in Chinese history. The Chinese novel Seventeen Little Birds and Journey to the West are both novels that describe the adventures of ancient Chinese heroes and are considered treasures of Chinese culture. The Chinese novel The External History of the Confucian Academy was a satirical novel about the misfortunes of some of the scholars of the Qing Dynasty because of political corruption. The Chinese novel Jin Ping Mei is a novel about the life of a woman. It is also a classic in the history of Chinese literature, although its circulation is relatively small. These novels were all treasures of Chinese culture, and they were very helpful for foreigners to understand Chinese culture and history.