The book 'Little Women' also features a mother figure who is quite dominant in guiding her daughters. It's a classic tale of family, growth, and sisterhood.
There are some novels that feature strong sister characters in non - erotic ways. For example, 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. It has strong - willed sisters like Jo March who is independent and dominant in her own way in the family and in her pursuits. Another one could be 'Pride and Prejudice' where Elizabeth Bennet shows a form of dominance in her character, making decisions and standing up for herself.
There is a story called 'The Governess's Journey'. In this story, the governess arrives at a large estate to take care of a group of unruly children. Instead of using harsh methods, she uses her wisdom and creativity to engage the children in learning and self - improvement. It focuses on her dominant role in guiding the children's growth in a non - sexual and positive way.
Another good choice is 'Juliet Takes a Breath' which is about a Puerto Rican - American lesbian teen's journey of self - exploration. It's more about empowerment, cultural identity, and personal growth rather than anything erotic.
Another one could be 'Tipping the Velvet'. Also by Sarah Waters. It tells the story of a young woman's journey into the lesbian community and her relationships. It has rich character development and explores themes like love, identity, and acceptance among lesbian characters in a non - erotic way.
The novel 'Less' by Andrew Sean Greer is also a good choice. It follows a gay man's journey which has elements of self - exploration and new experiences that could be related to a college - type of self - discovery, but it is a very clean, non - erotic read.
Sure. 'Call Me by Your Name' by André Aciman is a great one. It beautifully depicts a summer love between two men in a very tender and non - explicit way. It focuses more on the emotions, the budding relationship, and the self - discovery of the characters.
Sure. 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee is a great novel that features Asian characters. It tells the multi - generational story of a Korean family. Another one is 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan which explores the relationships between Chinese - American mothers and daughters.
Sure. 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry is a great cowboy - themed book. It tells a story full of adventure, friendship and the tough life on the frontier. It has vivid descriptions of the cowboy life, their long rides, and the challenges they face in the wild west.
There's also 'American Tabloid' by James Ellroy. It's a complex and engaging story that involves the mafia, among other elements, but doesn't have any erotic elements. It delves into the seedy underbelly of American politics and crime in the 1960s, with the mafia playing a significant role in the web of intrigue and power struggles.
Sure. There could be adventure stories set in quicksand areas. For example, a group of explorers get trapped in a quicksand field while on a jungle expedition. They have to use their wits and teamwork to escape. Maybe they tie ropes to nearby trees and slowly pull themselves out.