'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø is also highly regarded. The detective Harry Hole has to track down a serial killer who leaves behind snowmen at the crime scenes. Nesbø's writing is gripping, and he creates a very tense and cold - feeling atmosphere throughout the novel, which adds to the overall sense of mystery and danger.
Well, 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is a great 21st - century detective novel too. It involves a psychiatrist trying to get a mute patient, Alicia Berenson, who is accused of murdering her husband, to talk. The story is full of psychological intrigue and keeps the reader guessing until the very end with its clever plot twists.
I think 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' by Junot Díaz is a top - notch 21st - century novel. It's about a Dominican - American family and their experiences, with Díaz's unique writing style that combines humor and tragedy. 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation' by Ottessa Moshfegh is also great. It delves into the mind of a young woman who decides to hibernate for a year. And 'Gilead' by Marilynne Robinson is a beautiful, introspective novel about a pastor writing letters to his son.
One of the best 21st - century detective novels is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It features a complex and engaging mystery with a memorable female protagonist, Lisbeth Salander. The plot is full of twists and turns as journalist Mikael Blomkvist and Salander dig into a decades - old disappearance and a web of family secrets.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes' series can also be considered among the best. Holmes, with his brilliant deductive reasoning, has become an iconic detective. Each story in the series presents a unique mystery for him to solve, and the way he pieces together the clues is fascinating. For example, in 'A Study in Scarlet', we see how he starts his detective career and his unique approach to solving crimes.
Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' is also a very highly rated 21st - century novel. It presents a chilling vision of a totalitarian society where women are subjugated. It has been praised for its timely and relevant themes as well as Atwood's masterful writing. Another great one is Kazuo Ishiguro's 'Never Let Me Go', which is a thought - provoking novel about identity, love, and the ethics of cloning.
Definitely 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. It gives a powerful look at race relations in the 1960s American South through the eyes of African - American maids and a young white woman. Another famous one is 'Americanah' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It's a story about race, identity, and love that spans continents. Also, 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is well - known for its vivid portrayal of Tudor England.
Definitely 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy. It's a post - apocalyptic novel that shows the journey of a father and son. The sparse writing style adds to the bleak atmosphere of the story. It's a profound exploration of love, survival, and the human condition in a desolate world.
[The Torrent of Magic is a fantasy sword and magic novel written by the author, Black Mask. The general plot of this novel is as follows: This was a celebration of technology and magic. The power of progress was like a dream, but the shadow of the heavy past had never gone far. In the midst of the surging magic power, humans would finally face the mistakes they had made and pay the price! PS: The plot of each volume of this book is mainly in the form of daily progression to the climax. It is somewhat similar to Harry Potter's emphasis on growth and adventure, so you don't have to worry too much about the main plot. ---------------------------- " The Highest Mage " was a fantasy sword and magic novel written by the author, the God of Magic. The general plot of the novel was: Soaring in the kingdom of magic, magic is king, magic is respected, and you can see the world in the sky and under the sea. ---------------------------- " The Secret Scroll of Magic " was a fantasy-modern magic novel written by the author, Gui Chenluo. The general plot of this novel was: The magic that had existed since ancient times had continued to this day. In today's urban life, magic was buried in the busy traffic and lingered under the lights until the law of balance was broken… ---------------------------- HP Enters the Magic World was a fantasy-modern magic novel written by the author, A Ray of Sunset. The general plot of the novel was: [Magic Modification + Everyday, Dislike to Be Careful] Exploring the essence of magic, pursuing the origin of the world, let us approach the world of magic together. ---------------------------- Hill in Harry Potter was a fantasy-modern magic novel written by Wind Chaser. The general plot of the novel was: Hill travels back to the story of Harry Potter's learning, growth, and adventures, and uncovers more mysteries of the magical world. This book pays attention to logic, single female protagonist, big brain hole, not cool text. This book focuses on rationality and the changes that occur as the characters grow. The more you read, the more exciting the story will be. It will definitely bring you a different feeling! Anyone is welcome to comment on this book. ---------------------------- The Demon King on the Road was a fantasy romance novel written by the author, Feng Yan. The general plot of the novel was: The female mage, Catherine, accidentally entered the sealed land of the underground world and fused with the soul of the Demon King of Hell who had been sealed for ten thousand years. In order to escape the pursuit of the Demon King's archenemy, the Greater Demon Overlord, the female mage was lost in the mysterious underground world. From then on, the newborn Demon Queen embarked on a journey to find her way back. In a different world, a fantasy adventure, the path of the Demon King of the female mage Catherine. The new book," The Virtual Dominator of Doomsday ", has been released. It's a sci-fi theme, and everyone is welcome to continue supporting it! ---------------------------- The book " Demon's Canon " was a fantasy-mystery fantasy novel written by the author, Gruncher. The general plot of this novel was: This was an epic fantasy novel. The world was grand, and there were many characters with complicated relationships. The main characters, supporting characters, villains, and passers-by had distinct images and different personalities. It was a pure plot with multiple main characters and group characters. It covered Norse mythology, Greek mythology, angels, demons, demon hunters, schemers, nobles, religions, royal families, heroes, spies, fantasy species, swordsmanship, magic, technology, history, and many other factors. Time: The historical background of the story took place after the Renaissance and before the Industrial Revolution. The social contradictions intensified, the class struggle was serious, and the racial conflicts intensified. The book was divided into three worlds: the God Realm where angels lived, the Demon Realm where demons lived, and the Mortal Realm where humans lived. Among them, the Mortal Realm where humans lived was the main continent, the Heaven of the God Realm, and the Hell of the Demon Realm. The main plot was one light and one dark. The light plot was the struggle and competition between the various factions of Middle-Earth for their own interests, while the dark plot was the process and outcome of the protagonist saving the end of the world. There were many side plots, waiting for the readers to discover the story themselves. The pace of the story was extremely fast, and there was no sloppiness. There were no cheat codes, and it was not a systematic text. It was completely different from the current routine text. The writing method was unique, and it formed its own style. ---------------------------- Professor of Magic was a fantasy-modern magic novel written by AFK. The general plot of the novel was: There were many students in the magic academy, but what about teachers? Here, I'll tell you the story of a magic professor who traveled to another world... ---------------------------- " The First Demon " was a fantasy sword and magic novel written by the author, Xie Zhao Ying. The general plot of the novel was: A soul that had transmigrated from another world, a legendary story of the devil… ---------------------------- The Academic Age of Magic was a fantasy-epic fantasy novel written by Pigeon Jump. The general plot of the novel was: It was a fantasy world based on Zhihu's hot topic," What would happen without reproductive isolation?" Devin was a purebred human before and after his transmigration. However, he now had seven Orc brothers and sisters. This was the mess that his unreliable father had left for him. He had somehow awakened and become a wizard. Fortunately, this was a world where wizards monopolized the means of production, a world where wizards were supreme. This was a group of academic Magi who did not fight or kill. [PS: The relaxed daily life of an academic mage, a hodgepodge of mainstream fantasy settings.] The protagonist was a little mischievous in the early stages and liked to play pranks, but he was kind-hearted and a little saintly. He was indecisive and not decisive enough to kill. Don't go in if you don't like it.
Several 19th - century novels are top - notch. 'Dracula' is a great one as it popularized the vampire genre. It creates a sense of fear and mystery that still holds today. 'The Scarlet Letter' is excellent as it makes readers think about sin and how society deals with it. 'Middlemarch' is a masterpiece. It shows the interconnectedness of different lives in a community and how small actions can have far - reaching consequences. Through its many characters, it paints a detailed picture of 19th - century society.
'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. It follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who is disillusioned with the adult world. It has been highly influential in the portrayal of adolescent angst.
Well, 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy is among the 21st century best novels. It's a post - apocalyptic tale that shows the relationship between a father and son in a desolate world. Then there's 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel. It's a story about a boy stranded on a lifeboat with a tiger, which is full of spiritual and philosophical musings. Also, 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is popular. It's a psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns.