Among the must - reads are 'Sense and Sensibility' as it shows different views on love. 'Anna Karenina' which delves into the consequences of love and passion. And 'Count of Monte Cristo' where the love story is intertwined with themes of justice and revenge. These books not only offer romantic elements but also much more in terms of character development and social commentary.
One of the top Urdu romantic novels is 'Peer - e - Kamil' by Umera Ahmad. It beautifully weaves a story of love, faith, and self - discovery.
Well, 'Silence of the Lambs' can be considered in a way. The relationship between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter has an odd sort of tension that could be seen as a strange form of 'romance' within the thriller context. And then there's 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S. J. Watson. It's about a woman with memory loss and the man she believes is her husband, but there are dark secrets and a lot of suspense.
One of the top romantic fiction novels is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Their relationship is filled with misunderstandings, pride, and prejudice, which makes their journey to love very engaging. Another great one is 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks. It's a heart - wrenching love story about a couple who face many challenges but their love endures.
Well, 'The Great Gatsby' is surely in the list. F. Scott Fitzgerald tells a tragic love story set in the Jazz Age, full of glamour and disillusionment. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is a complex and profound novel about a captain's obsessive hunt for a white whale. And 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is a great novel that portrays the strong - willed and independent Jane.
Definitely 'Moby - Dick'. It's a complex and epic adventure. The story of Captain Ahab's obsessive hunt for the white whale is filled with symbolism and profound exploration of human nature.
Horror fans should definitely read 'The Turn of the Screw'. It's a masterful work of psychological horror. 'Carmilla' is important for those interested in the history of vampire literature. And 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' offers a different kind of horror, one that is more about the corruption of the soul. All these classic spooky novels have a lot to offer to horror enthusiasts.
One must - read is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. It's a masterpiece with a richly detailed world of Middle - earth, filled with hobbits, elves, and dark forces. Another is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll. It's a surreal and imaginative journey into a strange world. And 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis is also great, taking readers into the magical land of Narnia through a wardrobe.
Another notable 2017 thriller novel was 'Final Girls' by Riley Sager. It played with the concept of the 'final girl' from horror movies. The story follows a woman who was the sole survivor of a massacre years ago, and when similar killings start happening again, she has to face her past and figure out what's really going on. The plot was filled with suspense and unexpected revelations.
A great 2018 thriller novel was 'The Outsider' by Stephen King. King is a master of the genre, and this book was no exception. It had a supernatural element to the mystery which made it really engaging. The story follows the investigation of a seemingly impossible crime, and the characters are well - developed. It keeps you guessing until the very end.
Well, 'The Dark Knight Returns' is definitely up there. It reinvented Batman for a new era. It shows an older, grittier Batman coming out of retirement. Also, 'Persepolis' is a great one. It's a coming - of - age story set against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution, giving a very personal and eye - opening view of that time and place.