Can you recommend some underrated quirky fantasy novels?
There are several underrated quirky fantasy novels worth mentioning. 'The Master and Margarita' by Mikhail Bulgakov is a complex and strange novel that weaves together different time periods and has elements of the devil causing chaos in Moscow. 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik is not as well - known as it should be. It has a story of a young woman who is taken from her village to live with a powerful wizard and the relationship that develops between them. 'Among Others' by Jo Walton is also an underrated piece. It's a story about a girl who can see fairies and uses her knowledge of science - fiction and fantasy books to deal with her difficult life.
An underrated quirky fantasy novel is 'The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making' by Catherynne M. Valente. It's full of beautiful and strange imagery, like a girl sailing through a magical fairyland. 'The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter' by Theodora Goss. It features the daughters of famous literary villains and has a very interesting plot that mixes mystery and fantasy. 'Bone Gap' by Laura Ruby is also an underrated one. It has a small - town setting with a mystery involving a missing girl and some elements of magical realism.
Sure. 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker is an underrated gem. It's set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century and tells the story of a golem and a jinni who form an unlikely friendship. Another is 'The Library at Mount Char' by Scott Hawkins. It has a really strange world - building with a library that holds all kinds of secrets and a main character with some very odd powers. 'The Changeling' by Victor LaValle is also great. It combines elements of fantasy with modern - day New York and has a really unique take on fatherhood and identity within a magical context.
Can you recommend some underrated 1990s fantasy novels?
One underrated 1990s fantasy novel is 'Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn' by Tad Williams. It was published in the 1990s and is a large - scale epic with a richly detailed world. It has a great cast of characters and a complex plot. Also, 'The Riddle - Master of Hed' trilogy by Patricia A. McKillip is somewhat underrated. These books from the 1990s are full of beautiful language and magical tales that deserve more attention.
Can you recommend some underrated urban epic fantasy novels?
Sure. 'The Iron Druid Chronicles' by Kevin Hearne is somewhat underrated. It features Atticus O'Sullivan, the last of the Druids, living in modern - day Arizona. The series has a great mix of humor, mythology, and urban fantasy elements.
Can you recommend some of the 50 underrated novels?
Sure. One of them could be 'The House of Mirth' by Edith Wharton. It offers a profound look into the upper - class society of the early 20th century, with complex characters and a sad exploration of a woman's struggle within that society. Another is 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' by Carson McCullers. It delves deep into the isolation and longing of different characters in a small southern town. And 'Under the Net' by Iris Murdoch is also great. It has a complex plot full of philosophical ideas.
Can you recommend some quirky romance novels?
Sure. 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion is a great one. The protagonist is a genetics professor with Asperger's who goes on a very unconventional search for a wife. It's full of humorous and heartwarming moments.
Can you recommend some quirky detective novels?
Sure. 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a great one. It features a female detective in Botswana, and the stories are full of local charm and quirky characters. Another is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. His detective, Philip Marlowe, is a rather idiosyncratic character, and the plot is filled with unexpected twists.
Can you recommend some quirky crime novels?
Well, 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis is quite a quirky crime novel. It's a disturbing yet fascinating look into the mind of a serial killer. The way the narrator describes his actions and his view of the world around him is very different from typical crime novels. Then there's 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, which has a complex mystery set in a medieval monastery, filled with lots of intellectual and somewhat quirky elements.
Can you recommend some quirky spy novels?
Yes. 'The Eiger Sanction' by Trevanian is quite quirky. It combines mountaineering and spying in a really unique way. The main character is an art professor who is also a retired assassin and gets drawn back into the world of espionage. It has a lot of action and some really strange characters. Then there's 'The Day of the Jackal' by Frederick Forsyth. While it's a more traditional spy thriller in some ways, the meticulous planning of the assassin (the Jackal) and the cat - and - mouse game with the police makes it stand out and gives it a touch of quirkiness.
Can you recommend some quirky mystery novels?
Sure. 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is a classic quirky mystery. A group of people are brought together to solve the mystery of Sam Westing's will. There are all sorts of strange characters and clues. Then there's 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a really twisty plot that keeps you guessing. The characters are complex and the mystery is full of unexpected turns. Also, 'Crooked House' by Agatha Christie is a bit different from her other works. It has a rather strange family dynamic and a very interesting mystery to solve.
Can you suggest some underrated bets fantasy novels?
One underrated fantasy novel is 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. It combines elements of Jewish and Arab folklore in a unique way. The characters of the Golem and the Jinni are well - developed and their relationship is fascinating. Another is 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch. It has a great heist - like plot set in a vividly imagined city. It's full of twists and turns.
Can you recommend underrated fantasy novels for young adults?
Sure. 'The False Prince' by Jennifer A. Nielsen is great. It has an exciting plot about a boy who is part of a scheme to impersonate a missing prince. Another is 'Shadow and Bone' by Leigh Bardugo. It has a unique magic system and an interesting world full of political intrigue. And 'The Scorpio Races' by Maggie Stiefvater, which has a very different and captivating setting on an island with a dangerous horse race.