Another option could be 'Educated' by Tara Westover. It shares some similarities as it's about a person's journey growing up in a rather challenging family situation and finding their way out, much like the idea of surviving home in the given novel.
The theme of hope is also prevalent. Despite the tough situations depicted in books similar to 'Surviving Home', there is always a glimmer of hope. Characters hope for better family relationships, for financial stability, or for a way out of their difficult home circumstances. This hope often drives the plot forward and gives the story a sense of purpose.
I recommend "The Age of Cute Cats". This book is also about the protagonist turning into a cat and living with his family. From the cat sister's perspective, he saw many interesting things and trivialities of human life. He also felt the warmth of a family. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
I think a warm and inviting setting, characters you can relate to, and a story that focuses on family and community ties can make a novel feel like a 'home sweet home'.
Dream of Home was a web novel about an ancient town in China. It mainly described the life experiences of a young woman, Ah Lian, in the ancient town. She established contact with the local residents and gradually understood the history and culture of the ancient town. In this ancient and fascinating world, she found herself involved in a series of conspiracies and events. Ah Lian had experienced many difficulties and dangers in this world, but she had always adhered to her beliefs and principles. She used her wisdom and courage to save the ancient town and reunite with her loved ones.
A Dream of Home was a wuxia novel written by Fang Hongjian. It told the story of a rich family's son, Fang Hongjian, who ran away from home and finally found his own home and rebuilt his own home after going through all kinds of hardships in the Jianghu. This novel was regarded as one of Mr. Jin Yong's representative works and was deeply loved by readers.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it in detail. But it could potentially be about the concept of feeling at home, whether it's about finding a place that truly feels like home, or the people who make a place feel like home.
"Survival in the Sixties" was a time-travel novel. It told the story of the main characters, Xu Ning and Lin Miao, who time-traveled to the year sixty-nine. Xu Ning brought his younger brother to the countryside to be an educated youth, hoping to live a peaceful life, while Lin Miao was an internet celebrity from the 21st century. Xu Ning and Lin Miao decided to stay away from the male and female leads and earn work points while waiting for the college entrance examination to resume. This novel was set in a warm and cozy life. There was a pair of CP (lovers) relationship, and at the same time, there were elements of Shuangjie (male and female protagonists maintain a pure relationship). We can't know more about the specific content of this novel.
I recommend "The Glory of Nesiril". The setting of this novel is a fantasy-epic fantasy genre. The protagonist is a cold-blooded, cautious, and heartless pure mage. There is no female protagonist, and there is no acting pig to eat tiger throughout the entire process. There is no explosion of life and death, only steady progress. There are no strong enemies everywhere. The protagonist is always someone else's strong enemy, and he is wholeheartedly advancing towards the glory of Nesiril. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
The following are some recommendations for novels about surviving on the island at the beginning: 1. "Hegemony from a deserted island": The protagonist relied on his own wisdom and hard work to build a residence on the deserted island, obtain skill books and weapons, and survive step by step. 2. "My Goddess and I Survived on a Desert Island": The male lead was a special forces soldier. After being stranded on a desert island, he embarked on a thrilling escape journey with a group of beautiful girls. 3. "My Days of Survival on a Desert Island": The male protagonist starts his own survival journey on the desert island, spending every day by teaching the girls life tips. 4. "Island Survival: My Survival Skills Shocks the Goddess": The male protagonist learns various survival skills through a survival system on a deserted island. After the initial stage, he begins to make stone tools, porcelain, smelting, and so on. 5. "Ghost Island Survivors": The story tells the story of people living on the island, including the plot of sadistic love. Please note that the novels recommended above are based on the search results provided. There may be other novels that are suitable for starting on the island.
" Desert Island Diary " was a reality novel written by a wandering radish. The story was about the protagonist who was stranded on a deserted island due to an accident. He faced a survival dilemma, but with his own wisdom and hard work, he tried his best to survive. This novel was narrated in the first person, similar to the modern version of " Robson Crusoe." The protagonist did not have a system cheat or special ability awakening. He only relied on his primitive instincts to survive. The novel was very realistic and suitable for patient reading. Some chapters of " Desert Island Survival Diary " were available for free online reading on Qidian Chinese Network. You could also read the entire book online on Qidian Chinese Network.