Chinese novels referred to the novels circulating in China, including classical novels and modern novels. The history of Chinese novels can be traced back to the pre-Qin period. After a long period of development, it formed a variety of literary schools and works such as "Water Margins","Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and other classic works.
One of the characteristics of Chinese novels was the emphasis on plot and character. The works often reflected the true face of social life through vivid plots and characters, expressing the author's views and values towards society.
The subjects of Chinese novels included history, legends, myths, martial arts, romance, science fiction, and many other types. Among them, historical novels were the most common, such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margins. These works showed the glory and splendor of Chinese history and culture through telling historical events and characters.
Modern novels are also an important part of Chinese novels, such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, etc. These works not only occupy an important position in the history of Chinese literature, but also receive widespread attention and love from readers all over the world.
Chinese novels not only spread widely in China, but also had an important impact on world literature, becoming an important part of the treasure house of world literature.
The Chinese novel rankings included Douban's "Top 10 Chinese novels" list and Douban's Top 250 reading lists. Among them,'Dream of the Red Chamber' and 'The Complete Collection of the Three Bodies' were listed as the top ten works. In addition, there were other lists and rankings, such as Douban's Top 100 Chinese novels list and the annual novel ranking list of the Chinese novel society. The specific rankings and information about the works could be found in the relevant rankings.
Some information about the Chinese novel rankings. In the "Top 10 Chinese novels" list of Douban netizens,"Dream of the Red Chamber" and "The Complete Works of the Three-Body Problem" were both listed as the top ten works. In addition, there were other lists and rankings, such as Douban's Top 100 Chinese novels list, the annual novel rankings of the previous Chinese novel society, and Douban's 2023 Chinese literature novel book list. However, the complete information on the Chinese novel rankings was not found in the search results provided. Therefore, it was impossible to give an accurate ranking of Chinese novels.
In 2013, the China Fictional Association announced the Chinese novel rankings. Among them, the top five novels were Su Tong's The Oriole, Qiao Ye's Confession, Jia Pingao's With Lights, Tian Er's Celestial Body Floating, and Han Shaogong's Book of Day and Night. The top three novellas were Ma Jinlian's Long River, Liu Pengyan's Red Star Grain Store, and Fang Fang's Tu Ziqiang's Personal Sorrow. The top three short stories were Ai Wei's The Whole Universe Is Talking to Me, Tie Ning's Hotpot, and Zhang Huiwen's Drunken. In addition, there was also information about the Miniature novel Rankings and the Novella Rankings. The search results did not provide information about the rankings of other years.
The 2015 Chinese novel rankings were not mentioned. However, according to the information in document [2] and document [3], Chen Yan's "Setting Up the Stage" and Dong Xi's "Tampered Life" received a high evaluation on the rankings of the China Fictional Society. In addition, documents [6] and [7] mentioned that the Arcane Throne and Back to the Past and Become a Cat were also included in the 2015 China Online Literature Rankings. However, the specific ranking and information about other works were not provided. Therefore, it was impossible to provide the complete 2015 Chinese novel rankings.
In 2004, some of the works on the Chinese novel rankings included Ge Fei's " Peach Blossom in Human Face ", Zhang Ping's " National Cadre ", Ai Wei's " Medium or Short Story ", Mai Jia's " Two Fuyang Girls ", and Mo Yan's " Moonlight Slash ". However, the specific ranking and other book information were not found in the search results provided.
Some information about the 2016 Chinese novel rankings. The 2016 Novella Rankings released by the China Fictional Association included works such as Chi Zijian's " Empty Forest Bath House," Chen He's " Prisoner of Yiwu," and Zhang Chu's " Things in the Wind." In addition, the Chinese online novel rankings also released an annual list in 2016, which included works such as A Man's Journey, Unhappy Clouds, and Sword Snow Stride. However, the specific ranking and more detailed information were not found in the search results provided.
Some information on the Chinese novel rankings for 2023. The top five Chinese novels selected by Douban for 2023 included Peacock Bodhi. In addition, the winter volume of the 2023 novel released by Harvest magazine included Zhang Chu's " Clouds Falling Picture," Jia Pingao's " Legend of Rivers and Mountains," You Yu's " Air Collision," Bi Feiyu's " Welcome to the Human World," and other works. The 2023 Chinese Good Fictions List released by the China Fictional Society included Chen Yan's Starry Sky and Half Tree, Bi Feiyu's Welcome to the World, Jia Pingao's Legend of Rivers and Mountains, and other works. In addition, 60 works were selected in the 2023 list released by the China Modern Literature Research Association, including Chen Yan's Starry Sky and Half Tree and Bi Feiyu's Welcome to the World. However, the specific top ten or more information on the Chinese novel rankings was not mentioned in the search results provided, so it was impossible to give a specific ranking.
The China Fictional Association and Harvest Magazine were the two organizations that published the 2020 Chinese Fictional Rankings. Among them, the Chinese Fictional Society's rankings included two categories: novels and novellas, while Harvest Magazine's rankings included three categories: novels, novellas, and short stories. According to these lists, some of the works on the 2020 Chinese novel rankings include Hu Xuewen's Life, Jia Pingwa's Sitting, Chi Zijian's Firework, Wang Song's Firework, Fang Wei's Blood Devil, Sun Pin's White Horse Rider, Liu Jiandong's Taste of Liquoric, Lu Yingmo's Jungle Sea, etc. However, the specific ranking and information about other works were not mentioned in the search results provided.
" Undefeated Huaxia " was an urban novel written by Twelve Chestnuts. The story was about a strange crack appearing in the sky above the city. A boy asked his grandfather curiously what it was. Grandpa replied that this matter could no longer be hidden. Following that, tens of thousands of rays of light shot out from all over China. The plot of the novel was full of ups and downs, and it was exciting. It was known as a work with excellent plot and writing. At present, the novel had already reached chapter 355.