Of course. 'The Guide' by R.K. Narayan is a classic that gives a great look into Indian life. 'The Home and the World' by Tagore is also important for understanding the early 20th - century Indian society. And 'Parineeta' is a classic love story that reflects the social fabric of Kolkata at that time.
Another great classic is 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. It follows the life of Jane, an orphan, as she grows up, faces various challenges, and falls in love with Mr. Rochester. It's a story about love, independence, and self - discovery.
Definitely. 'The Sound and the Fury' by William Faulkner is a very important American novel. It uses different perspectives to tell a story about a Southern family in decline. 'The Call of the Wild' by Jack London is a classic adventure story about a dog's journey in the Yukon. And 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway is a poignant love story set against the backdrop of World War I.
Sure. 'The God of Small Things' is quite famous. It's a great read for those interested in Indian family dynamics and social hierarchies. It's written in a very engaging style. Another one is 'Midnight's Children'. It's a magical - realist take on India's history, with elements that are both fantastical and deeply rooted in the country's real - life experiences.
Sure. There's 'Crime and Punishment' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain, and 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte.
Yes, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' was also a best - selling novel in 2008. It's a mystery - thriller that follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a decades - old disappearance. The book was known for its complex plot and strong characters.
Also, 'The Tin Drum' by Günter Grass is a notable German novel. It tells the story of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who decides not to grow up. It uses magical realism to explore German history, especially during the Nazi era.
Sure. 'The City We Became' is one. It's really engaging as it turns New York City into a living, breathing character in the story. There are also elements of a fight against a mysterious and malevolent force that wants to destroy the city's unique identity.
Sure. 'The Satanic Verses' by Salman Rushdie was banned in many countries due to religious controversy. 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' by D. H. Lawrence was banned for its sexual content at the time. And 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' was once banned in some places as some people thought it was too absurd and might corrupt children's minds.
Sure. 'The Institute' by Stephen King. It's a great horror novel with a plot that involves a mysterious place and strange happenings to the kids there.
From 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 'He knew that when he kissed this girl, and forever wed his unutterable visions to her perishable breath, his mind would never romp again like the mind of God.' It's a complex look at love and how it can change a person's perception of themselves and the world. This quote is not as often quoted as some of the more famous lines from the novel but is still a powerful statement about love.