There are indeed. Consider 'Lolita' by Nabokov. There were likely some editorial changes that Nabokov had to make to get the novel published. These changes might have been considered by some as 'editing to death' in the sense that they might have slightly altered the original vision. Also, in the case of some modern novels that are part of big - name franchises, the publishers may demand so many edits to fit a certain marketable image that the novel ends up being over - edited. This can happen when there is a lot of pressure to make the novel conform to a pre - set marketing or readership expectation.
As far as I know, there isn't a super - famous novel named exactly 'death day novel'. But there are books that touch on the concept. 'A Monster Calls' by Patrick Ness is about a boy dealing with his mother's approaching death. It doesn't use the term 'death day' but it has elements where certain days are significant in relation to the impending death. So while not a 'death day novel' in name, it has related themes.
One could consider 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich' by Leo Tolstoy as an example. In this novel, Ivan Ilyich is on his death bed and the story delves into his thoughts and experiences as he faces death. It shows his realization about the emptiness of his previous life.
It could mean a novel that has been over - edited. Maybe the editors made so many changes that the original essence or charm of the novel has been lost. For example, they might have cut out too many unique plotlines or changed the writing style too much.
One of the well - known 'black death novel' is 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio. It was written during the time of the Black Death and tells the stories of ten young people who flee the plague - ridden city and tell stories to pass the time.
One famous 'death sentence novel' could be 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. In this novel, there are elements related to the idea of a death sentence as the protagonist, Edmond Dantès, is wrongly condemned to life imprisonment which is like a death sentence in a way. He endures great hardships and then plots his revenge against those who wronged him.
I'm not aware of any novels specifically named as'serotonin novels'. It might be a very niche or new concept that hasn't had a well - known example yet.
There might not be a well - known book literally named 'freefall novel', but books like '1984' could be related in a sense. The main character Winston is in a situation where his world is falling apart, his freedom is being stripped away, which is like a freefall into a totalitarian nightmare. Another example could be 'Lord of the Flies' where the boys' civilized world on the island goes into a freefall of chaos and savagery.
I'm not aware of any novels specifically branded as 'airhead novels' in mainstream literature. However, some chick - lit novels or certain comical romances might fit the description to some extent. For example, Bridget Jones's Diary has a main character who often makes silly mistakes and has some flighty moments.
There may not be a well - known category strictly called 'headshot novel', but in the world of noir and detective fiction, there could be works that feature such elements. In Dashiell Hammett's novels, the hard - boiled detective stories sometimes include violent shootings that could be headshots. His works often deal with the seedy underworld and the brutal nature of crime, where a headshot could be part of the action.
I'm not aware of many novels specifically named as 'violin novels' in a very common sense. However, there might be some novels where the violin is a prominent element. For instance, in some historical novels set in the era of famous violin virtuosos, the violin and the music might be integral to the story.