2016 top historical fiction

One of the top literary fiction works in 2018 in the historical fiction genre could be 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry. It's set in Victorian England and combines elements of mystery, historical detail, and complex characters.

Well, 'The Water Dancer' by Ta - Nehisi Coates is a great pick. It combines historical facts about slavery with a touch of magical realism. The story follows a young slave who discovers he has a special power related to water. It's a powerful exploration of the African - American experience during slavery times. Also, 'Melmoth' by Sarah Perry is interesting. It's inspired by the legend of Melmoth the Wanderer and is set in different historical periods, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the power of stories.

One of the best is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. Although it's a fantasy series, it has a richly detailed world with elements of history. Another great one is 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin. It's set in a fictional medieval - like world with complex politics and a detailed history. 'The Outlander' series by Diana Gabaldon is also popular. It combines historical settings, mainly in Scotland, with elements of time travel and romance.

One of the top books might be 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. It retells the story of Circe from Greek mythology in a very engaging way.

Some of the top ones could be 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It vividly depicts Russian society during the Napoleonic era. Another is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, set in a medieval monastery filled with mystery. 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell, which shows the American South during the Civil War.

One of the top historical fiction books is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It offers a vivid portrayal of Thomas Cromwell's rise in the court of Henry VIII. Another great one is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, which is set in the Middle Ages and shows the building of a cathedral. And 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell is also a classic historical fiction that depicts the American South during the Civil War.

Some of the well - known top reviewers of historical fiction could be people like Harold Bloom in the past. He had a deep understanding of literature, including historical fiction, and his reviews were highly regarded in the academic and literary communities.

Well, 'Gone with the Wind' is definitely among the top. It vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War. Then there's 'I, Claudius' which offers a fascinating look at the Roman Empire. Another is 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens that shows the contrast between London and Paris during the French Revolution. These books are popular historical fictions as they bring history to life through their characters and plots.

Well, 'Gone with the Wind' is surely among the top 20. It shows the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. 'All the Light We Cannot See' is also a great one. It tells a story set during World War II, about a blind French girl and a German boy. And 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, which takes readers to the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England.

One of the top books in 2014 historical fiction could be 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It's a beautifully written novel that takes place during World War II, following the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. The story weaves in historical details of the war, the Occupation of France, and the use of radio technology in a very engaging way.