Yes. 'A Single Man' which I mentioned before is set in the 1960s. It gives a good sense of the social climate for gay men at that time. Also, 'The City and the Pillar' by Gore Vidal is set in post - World War II America. It was quite controversial when it came out but is now seen as an important early work exploring gay male sexuality. And 'The Well of Loneliness' by Radclyffe Hall, set in early 20th - century England, is a classic though often underrated in terms of its historical significance for gay literature.
Sure. 'Sakurada Reset' has a unique setting where the town of Sakurada has various people with special abilities. It's an interesting exploration of how these abilities interact and how the characters navigate their lives in such a place. Another is 'Log Horizon', which is set in a virtual reality MMORPG world. It goes deeper into the mechanics of the game world and how the players adapt to living in it in ways other than just fighting monsters.
Yes. 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons is an underrated historical romance. It's set during World War II in Leningrad and the love story between Tatiana and Alexander is both heart - breaking and beautiful. 'These Old Shades' by Georgette Heyer is also worth mentioning. It's set in the 18th century and has a charming and witty love story with all the trappings of the period, from the fashion to the social mores.
There's 'The Gilda Stories' which is not as well - known as it should be. It combines elements of horror with a story about a black lesbian vampire. It spans different time periods and explores issues of race, gender, and sexuality within the framework of a horror - tinged narrative.
One underrated WWII historical fiction novel is 'City of Thieves' by David Benioff. It's about two young men in Leningrad during the siege, on a mission to find a dozen eggs for a wedding cake. Another is 'The Zookeeper's Wife' which tells the true story of how the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo helped save Jews during the war in a very unique way, but it's not as widely known as it should be.
😋I recommend the following novels to you: 1. A reborn woman brought her ghost child to another world. The problem she had to face was to find out who the ghost father of her ghost child was. Author: Feng Yin Xiao. 2. <<Noble Servant Girl>>: A woman with a weak body has a mutated ability that is different from ordinary people. After wandering in the army, she unfortunately entered a noble family. All she wanted was to grow up with her and accompany her until death. Author: A few cups of wine. 3. <Unparalleled Heretic Doctor>: After an ancient woman was expelled from her family, she went to the Qin family in the capital to save Old Madam Qin after eight years of re-recognition. She went out to find a well-known heretic doctor in the Jianghu. From then on, she began to impart her medical skills. Author: Zi Wei. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
Hey, let me recommend you a few good historical books. 1. " Bright Officials ", this novel was a battle denunciation of justice against conspiracy. In the world after Jingnan, the small characters wanted to pluck the strings of the great era. The sky above the heads of the bright officials. The seemingly peaceful empire hid a shocking conspiracy! How could a petty official use the modern sense of justice to change the image of a big worm in the hearts of the people? How could a man with a temperament use his charm to capture her heart? A generation of wise officials, can they clarify the sky after the "Jingnan"? 2. The story of Dragon Flag was set from the end of the Qing Dynasty to the early years of the Republic of China. The content covered the independence movement of Outer Mongolia, the Revolution of 1911, the navy and pilots of the Republic of China, the fall of the warlords, the revolutionary imagination of the blind people, and so on. From war to political conspiracy, from ordinary people to prisoners, the dragon flag intertwined with the fate of everyone and the flow of history. 3. " A Dou Who Can Be Lifted " Liu Bei raised the little Ah Dou and said excitedly," This child is as intelligent as a demon. Our Great Han Dynasty will be happy!" "If Liu Adou is not eliminated, the world will be seized for him in the future!" Zhou Yu gritted his teeth. "Ten Cao Zis are not as literary as Liu Adou, and ten Cao Pis are not as good as Liu Adou in governing." Cao Cao sighed. In this novel, Ah Dou swept through the world, inherited the will of Zhaolie, held the glory of the Han family, and started a foundation for thousands of years! I'm a fool, I own the world! I hope you like my recommendation.😗
One of the well - known historical gay novels is 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster. It was written in the early 20th century but was published posthumously due to the then - prevalent social attitudes towards homosexuality. The story follows Maurice Hall, a young man coming to terms with his sexual orientation in Edwardian England.
A great gay historical novel is 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller. It reimagines the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus in a way that is rich with emotion and historical detail. It gives a new perspective on an ancient story and their relationship, which many interpret as a romantic and homoerotic one. Also, 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters has elements of gay relationships in a historical setting. It's a complex and engaging story with a lot of twists and turns.
The 'The Kingmaker's Daughter' is an underrated gem. It focuses on the life of Anne Neville, a key figure during the Wars of the Roses.
Well, 'Less' by Andrew Sean Greer could be considered underrated in the context of gay novels. It follows the journey of a gay writer as he travels around the world. 'Call Me by Your Name' by André Aciman is quite popular now but was perhaps underrated at first. It tells a tender and bittersweet love story between two men. Also, 'A Boy's Own Story' by Edmund White is an important yet underrated work that delves into the experiences of a young gay boy growing up.