The 'Choose Your Own Adventure' series is a great example. In these books, you get to make decisions for the characters, and each decision leads to a different story outcome.
The book 'S. ', by J. J. Abrams and Doug Dorst, is an interesting example. It has multiple layers of storytelling. There are notes written in the margins by different 'readers' that add new dimensions to the main story. Also, there are inserts like postcards and maps that can be read in different orders and with different interpretations, which effectively turns the book into multiple stories as the reader pieces together different combinations of these elements.
One characteristic is a non - linear structure. For example, in 'Cloud Atlas', the stories are not told in a chronological order. Another is different settings. Each story within the book may take place in a completely different location, like different countries or even different planets in some science - fiction books. Also, different characters with their own arcs are common. Each story might focus on a new set of characters who have their own goals and development, and these individual character arcs contribute to the overall feeling of multiple stories within one book.
One such book could be 'Cloud Atlas' by David Mitchell. It weaves together multiple narratives across different time periods and locations. Each story seems distinct at first but they are all interconnected in various ways, like how the actions in one era can have consequences in another. It's a complex and fascinating read that really feels like multiple stories within one overarching book.
Some books that turn into multiple stories use removable pages or sections. You can rearrange these parts in different orders to form distinct narratives. It's like having building blocks of a story, and you can assemble them in various ways to get different tales. Also, there could be hidden passages or flaps that, when uncovered or opened in a certain way, take the story in a new direction, multiplying the possible stories within the book.
One of the best multiple character stories is 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens. It has a rich cast of characters whose lives are intertwined during the French Revolution. Another example is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. There are numerous characters from different races like hobbits, elves, and humans, all with their own quests and personalities that come together in an epic adventure. And 'Game of Thrones' (the book series) by George R.R. Martin is also great. It features a large number of complex characters, each with their own motives, desires and power struggles in the fictional world of Westeros.
One example could be in some classic novels where a female character who was initially a proper wife, due to certain hardships or betrayals, starts to behave in a more promiscuous way. For instance, in 'Madame Bovary', Emma Bovary, a married woman, gets involved in extramarital affairs as she is disillusioned with her dull married life. She yearns for more passion and excitement, which leads her to engage with other men.
I'm not sure there are many common stories exactly about a wife turning into a swiner in a literal sense. However, if it's a metaphorical or fictional concept, perhaps in some fantasy stories, a curse might turn a person into an animal-like form. But without more context, it's hard to give a specific example.
A person who had multiple chemical sensitivity managed to improve their condition by moving to a less polluted area. The new environment had cleaner air and less exposure to industrial chemicals. This simple change led to a reduction in their allergic - like symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
Variety. You get to experience different plots, characters, and settings all in one book. For example, in 'The Canterbury Tales', you can jump from a knight's chivalrous story to a bawdy tale of a miller.
In a coming - of - age story, a young character might start with a soft swing at independence. For example, they first start making small decisions like choosing their own clothes. Then it turns into a full swing as they move out on their own, make major life choices like career selection. This shows the growth from a hesitant start to a full - fledged embrace of change.
Such a book is usually called an anthology. It collects various stories by different authors or centered around different themes.