Sure. 'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles was popular. It's a story that takes place in post - World War II America and follows the journey of a group of characters. The writing is vivid and it gives a great sense of the time.
Yes. 'Cloud Cuckoo Land' by Anthony Doerr is another one. It weaves together different time periods, including historical ones, in a complex and fascinating way. The characters from different eras are all connected through a single ancient text, which makes for a really interesting read. It has elements of history, adventure, and a touch of the magical.
Sure. 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' is a powerful historical fiction from 2018. It tells the true - life inspired story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who was forced into Auschwitz. It's a story of love and survival in the most harrowing of circumstances.
Yes, 'The Last Convertible' by Anton Myrer is a good one. It's set during World War II and follows the lives of a group of college friends as they are drawn into the war. It shows how their relationships change and how they face the challenges of the war.
Sure. 'The Girls' by Emma Cline was on Goodreads in 2016. It's inspired by the Manson Family murders. Another is 'The Sympathizer' by Viet Thanh Nguyen, which is set during the Vietnam War.
Sure. 'The Alice Network' is a great one. It weaves together two timelines, one during World War I and the other after World War II. The story follows female spies and is full of mystery and historical facts.
Then there's 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It's a long and immersive read that spans several decades in the Middle Ages. It shows the building of a cathedral and all the different people involved, from the peasants to the nobles. There are so many storylines that are all intertwined, which makes it really interesting. It has a high rating on Goodreads.
One popular historical fiction on Goodreads is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It's set during World War II and tells the story from the perspective of Death and a young girl in Germany. Another great one is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It combines historical elements with a touch of time - travel and romance. 'All the Light We Cannot See' is also highly regarded. It takes place during World War II and follows the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy.
Diana Gabaldon was also well - liked. Her 'Outlander' series combines historical fiction with elements of time travel and romance. The series has a huge following and the books are full of rich historical details about Scotland and other places and times.
A notable work is 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf. It's a unique story where the main character changes gender over time and has elements of same - sex attraction. Then there's 'Stone Butch Blues' which delves into the experiences of a butch lesbian in the past. It gives a very real and often difficult look at the lives of lesbians in a historical context.
There are several works that touch on Nero in historical fiction. 'The Annals of Imperial Rome' by Tacitus is also a great one. It offers insights into Nero's reign from a more historical and political perspective. You can find reviews and discussions about it on Goodreads. Many readers praise it for its authenticity and the way it presents the complex political situation of that era.
Well, 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons is also very well - liked. It has a complex narrative structure, with different characters' stories being told, all set in a richly imagined future universe filled with strange and wonderful technologies and alien races.