New urban novels often feature modern urban settings, complex characters dealing with contemporary issues like career challenges, relationship problems in a fast - paced city life. They might also reflect the cultural diversity and the unique social dynamics of urban areas.
New urban fiction novels often feature modern urban settings like big cities. They usually revolve around the lives of urban dwellers, including their relationships, careers, and social interactions. For example, they might depict the fast - paced corporate world and the challenges people face in it.
There are several famous authors associated with new urban novels. One is Jonathan Franzen. His novels sometimes deal with the lives of urban dwellers, their relationships, and their struggles in a modern urban context. Another is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. While she writes about a variety of settings, some of her works touch on urban experiences, especially the experiences of immigrants in urban areas, which gives a unique perspective to new urban novels.
😋According to your needs, I recommend the following two urban novels to you:
1. " Winning the New Financial Era ": This novel mainly tells the story of a young man's struggle and growth in the era of mobile internet start-ups, gradually becoming a new giant in the financial field.
2. " Rebirth 2001: I Want to Be the Richest Man ": The protagonist in this novel was also reborn back to the past. Using his foresight and advantages, he rose from the stock market and became a new giant in the business field.
I hope you will like the recommended books. I wish you a happy reading!😊
, I recommend the following novels to you. They are all relatively new urban novels:
1. Carpenters Are Cheats: A business novel that explored how crafts adapted to social development.
2. "Rebirth Begins in 1990": An urban novel in which the male protagonist is reborn to 1990 and is ready to change his fate step by step.
3. "Traditional Chinese Medicine": An urban novel about how a young intern doctor became a traditional Chinese doctor. His medical skills combined the theory of Yin and Yang and the five elements with science.
4. "The Age of My Investment": The male protagonist returns to the age of 18 and wants to live up to his former ideals and ambitions.
5. "The Master of Literature": Words are the shortcut to the heart of the people. The male protagonist has created a genre, and his works cover almost all types of urban life novels.
I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
There were novels similar to Beria's New Rebirth, New Life:
Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha
2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun
3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2
4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound
Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building
National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village
7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi
8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin
9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost
Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan
Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen
"This Game Is Too Real." Author: Chen Xing LL
Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter?
Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive
National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain
Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig
17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong?
Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong
Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism
20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow
The following is a detailed introduction of these novels:
1."Book of Troubled Times": Ji Cha's book, anyone who understands it will understand o(*^▽^*)o
2."Spirit Realm Walker": Sprout.
[Demining: The update is not good enough. It's always stuck at a critical point.]
[What to Look At: The style of writing is smooth and comfortable. It's like laughing and scolding between good friends, and they all become articles.] Although the entire article was very useful, you couldn't see the seriousness in it. It had a sense of familiarity. His worldview seemed to be very interesting. He could not tell much about the saplings, but the ambition of the newspaper seller seemed to be quite big this time. He felt that the structure was different. Coupled with his writing style and structure, it was worth looking forward to.
[Rating: 4 stars]
3."Tang People's Table": Telling the book has been written. Contact list owner can get it.
[The review is too strict. The single owner really has no choice but to try to modify it back and forth.]
[Everyone can leave a message on the book list or contact the fan group of the novel.]
4."King of Familiars":"King of Familiars" was a novel with strong writing style and story. The author had combined web novel routines with ancient style writing style quite well. The story was fascinating and irresistible. This novel was set in a brand new era of familiars, and it told the story of who would become the well-deserved king of familiars. The author had displayed his talent and creativity in this novel, which made people's eyes light up. There was no trace of a routine in this novel. The style of writing was relaxed and not oppressive, bringing a pleasant reading experience to the readers. Overall, I like this type of book very much and give it a positive evaluation.
Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation: Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation is a surprising novel. The story was set in time travel. The main character's soul traveled into a game world and became the third son of the Xu family, the villain who would be killed at the beginning of the game. However, as the protagonist explored, he discovered that the good in the game was actually the evil side. How the protagonist would reverse the future and complete the reform of the sect and the imperial court was something that everyone looked forward to. Although there were few emotional scenes, each female lead was clearly portrayed. In addition, the author's intelligence was on the line. The male lead did not lick the female lead every time he saw her. Overall, this novel was worth reading.
National Forensic: National Forensic is a fascinating novel. The author, Shiniao Village, used his unique writing style to show the forensic profession vividly and interestingly. The main character was a forensic doctor who had just graduated from university. He constantly improved his skills by completing system missions. The author's understanding of the forensic science industry and humorous writing style made people have a strong interest in this industry. In addition, the book also incorporated some professional science knowledge, allowing people to have a deeper understanding of forensic work. The author's literary skills were interesting, and the image of the protagonist was also very likable. In short, this book was a daily novel about professional growth. Through the efforts of the second generation, he gradually became an excellent forensic doctor. Reading National Forensic Medicine not only allowed one to understand the forensic profession, but also inspired them to think about life, emotions, psychology, society, history, and other aspects. All in all, this was a very good book and I strongly recommend it to everyone.
7."Wait, Heroine":"Wait, Heroine" was a very comfortable book. The author's writing process was steady, steady, and step-by-step, making it easy and enjoyable to read. The plot in the book was compact and made people immerse themselves in it. They could feel the author's foundation and knowledge. Even though there were some places that were a little over-the-top, overall, the book was worth reading. In addition, the author's writing style and character description were excellent, especially the description of the pet bird, which gave people a vivid feeling. In short, this book was a joyful novel that could make people laugh. If you like novels with multiple female protagonists, then this book is definitely not to be missed.
8."Mantang Huacai": recommendation index:️️️️️
The Tang Dynasty was so bright, and the heavens gave it to all countries. As soon as these eight words came out, it was as if the country of the Heavenly Dynasty in Chang 'an at 12:00 jumped in front of his eyes.
However, in the prosperous Longevity City, a shocking event was happening…
9."Hidden Dead Corner": Get lost. Compared to the previous works, this time, there are many more details and the style has changed.
The core was Rollie.
70 recommendation points
"Final Divine Duty": The cosmic mecha was as strong as a dragon, and the gods and devils in the abyss whispered and roared. In this era where new and old techniques, technology and divine power collided, Lu Yuan brought along an attribute panel that allowed him to change classes indefinitely and stumbled down. "Class [Martial Arts Grandmaster]+ Material [Abyss Nine-Headed Dragon Heart], can be upgraded to [Dark Dragon Sect]..." Lu Yuan looked at his hands that were gradually covered with black scales. The black hair on his back danced wildly without any wind. His dark red eyes stared at the human-shaped mechanical body that streaked across the night sky like a meteor. He smiled and muttered to himself in a low voice,"Now..." I should be able to tear apart a Mech with my bare hands…"
11."Beyond Time":"Beyond Time" is a long novel that makes people immersed in it. The author, Er Gen, used his unique narrative technique to bring the readers a wonderful journey of Xianxia. The story was thrilling and fascinating, making it impossible for people to extricate themselves. The protagonist Xu Qing's growth and struggle were moving. His decisiveness, cautiousness, ruthlessness, calmness, and clear distinction between gratitude and hatred were admirable. The author used a unique setting and background to show a world full of strangeness and disasters. The characters in the story had distinct personalities and were unforgettable. The setting of the female protagonist was also fascinating. Their growth and struggle were admirable. Overall, Beyond Time was a fascinating Xianxia novel that was worth reading.
"This Game Is Too Real" Keyword: Wasteland Virtual Player Farming Manager Civilization Lord
Logically speaking, the protagonist of this game is the most miserable protagonist I have ever seen. Not only did he have to shoulder the responsibilities of planning, customer service, NPC, and many other functions, but there was also no fully automated mission and currency system in the game, let alone a proper interface. The players and other natives did not even speak the same language!
Good heavens, I've read a few player-based novels. It's rare to see something like this that's not much different from starting from scratch. I feel that the future development will be very interesting, hahaha.
[Reading threshold: Low, very natural, easy to understand.]
[I've read some NPC novels, but there's no one who started from scratch like the main character. Hahaha.]
[Emotional Side Quest: So far, he has not developed any emotional side quest. After all, it is not right for him to look for natives, and it does not seem right for him to look for players.]
[Cool Points: The interaction between the protagonist and the players is definitely the highlight. It's very fun to watch. Hahaha.]
[Thunder Points, Sh * t Points: I don't think there's anything that can be called a Thunder Point.]
Reading experience: I'm very happy to watch it, and I'm looking forward to the follow-up plot... It's so good that I want to catch up with it. Yes, it's very good.
"Red Heart Sky Patrol":"Red Heart Sky Patrol" was a novel about Xianxia that made one's blood boil. The author used his unique and innovative setting and the innocence of the protagonist, Zuo Guanglie, to show the readers a rich and unique world of Xianxia. The novel's unique feature was that it combined ancient, modern, divine, flying swords, and other Xianxia elements together to construct a dizzying and wonderful world. Zuo Guanglie's image was also very impressive. He had the heart of a child, was not afraid of strong enemies, was unyielding, did not forget his original heart, and did not let down his love. His path of cultivation was full of difficulties and challenges, but he used his perseverance and wisdom to break through the limits time and time again, becoming a legend of the Xianxia generation. If you were a fan of Xianxia novels,"Red Heart Sky Patrol" was definitely a masterpiece that you should not miss. It would bring you into a wonderful and wonderful world of Xianxia, allowing you to experience the charm and fun of the journey of cultivation with the protagonist. Come and read!
Ring of Fate: The Mysterious World, Part Two. At the End of July, Crimson Will Descent. Four-star Glory is the fastest to promote to a work, bringing you to experience the foreign world.
"Great Ming State Preceptor":"Great Ming State Preceptor" was a novel with a strong story. The author's writing style was excellent, making people feel as if they were in the setting of the Ming Dynasty. The protagonist traveled to the early Ming Dynasty (Yongle) and was ready to mess things up. However, he unexpectedly stood in the perspective of the torrent of history and spoke all kinds of truths, changing history and leading the enlightenment of that era. The author used plagiarism to attack the ancient society, quoted many classics and ancient documents, and taught the emperor of Ming Dynasty in the form of a small classroom. He taught courses such as biochemistry, economics, and the history of civilization development, which shocked the civil and military officials. It was easy for the readers to substitute themselves into the characters who were listening to the lecture in the novel, and they would get a sense of satisfaction from the characters 'shock, realization, and other emotions. This book was not just a cool novel. The author had a strong understanding of character creation and emotional substitution, so readers were easily attracted to it. Even though some of the plot was brainless, and the emperor and ministers in the novel were completely centered on the protagonist, overall, this book was a standard brainless novel. It was readable and had a certain level of knowledge, so it was quite interesting to read. I highly recommend this book and give it five stars!
"Ascending on an Ascending Day":"Ascending on an Ascending Day" was a high-quality book that made people unable to extricate themselves from it. The main character of the story was an honest snake hunter. After he caught a demon snake, he began a magical adventure. In this chaotic world, not only did he have to face endless wild gods, but he also had to face a corrupt society. The author's writing was smooth, and the plot was exciting and fascinating. At the same time, the story also incorporated deep thoughts about society and history, making people gain a lot after reading it. Five stars recommended!
"Who's in Love After Rebirth?""Who's in Love After Rebirth?" was a very good novel. It leaned towards the style of love and gave people a relaxed and pleasant reading experience. Although the female lead was a little afraid of society, her words and actions could strike a chord in people's hearts and resonate with them. There were some funny plots in the novel, which made people relax and enjoy reading. I recommend everyone to read this urban life article. It will make you happy and inspired.
"Deep Sea Ember": Big Eyeball's new book. From the introduction, it should be about the fusion of counter elements. After reading more than ten chapters, it was still the same old style. After three serious chapters, the style suddenly changed. He laughed until he couldn't stop himself. Finally, he praised the God of Hell.
Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts: A New Book
Traveling between the martial arts world and the immortal cultivation world, becoming a porter between the two worlds, making use of the difference in resources to make a fortune
(The world of martial arts was originally thought to be a low-level martial world, but now that demons and devils have appeared, it should be a low-level martial world on the surface. Behind the scenes, it should be a supernatural world like the world of immortal cultivation.)
"Who told him to cultivate!" The funny immortal cultivation novel that was so imaginative made people's eyes go black.
There was no need to introduce the author, White Raven. The standard of this book was also high. The jokes were very dense, and there were many interesting tricks.
The protagonist, whose thinking was different from ordinary people, joined a large sect that was completely different from the traditional style of the cultivation world, and gradually brought the sect's atmosphere to the outside world, leading the entire cultivation world astray. The main character was talented enough to cultivate the Earth Shrinking Technique into the Earth Shrinking Technique and the Earth Shrinking Technique. Together with the barbarian Confucian cultivator who had found the wrong target to learn from and the eldest son who had run away from home, they led the world of Cultivators down a crooked path. It was exciting to see what other tricks they would play next.
This book was more about daily life. Those who didn't like reading daily life content would definitely get addicted to it.
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There were novels similar to Time in New York:
Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha
2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun
3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2
4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound
Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building
National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village
7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi
8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin
9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost
Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan
Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen
"This Game Is Too Real." Author: Chen Xing LL
Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter?
Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive
National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain
Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig
17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong?
Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong
Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism
20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow
The following is a detailed introduction of these novels:
1."Book of Troubled Times": Holding a sword, drinking in Jianghu, slender waist and light palm.
The young man carried a long saber on his shoulder and hung wine on his waist. He strode forward, but the Jianghu in his heart was vaguely difficult to see.
Turning a page in the book of troubled times, it would rain for decades in the Jianghu.
Suddenly looking back, the world has been split into pieces.
2.<<Spirit Realm Walker>>: From ancient times to the present, it is rumored that there is a Spirit Realm in the world.
Regarding the Spirit Realm, there were many different opinions among the famous people of the past dynasties.
"From Qi to Tang, the mountains are desolate and the spirit realm is lonely. Few people visit."
"Spirit Realm is hard to come by, but Ghost Craftsmen are hard to come by."
3."The Tang's Table":"The Tang's Table" is an unforgettable historical novel. With the dining table of the Tang Dynasty as the background, the author portrayed the political, cultural, and social changes of the Tang Dynasty through various dishes. The plot was compact and fascinating, making one feel as if they were in that era. The author's writing was exquisite, making people feel as if they could smell the fragrance of food and feel the prosperity and vitality of the Great Tang. This book was not only a historical novel, but also a feast of history and culture. It allowed people to appreciate the charm of the Great Tang and feel the aura of that era through reading. I strongly recommend The Tang's Table. I believe that everyone who has read this book will be attracted by its charm.
King of Familiars: Er Quan's New Book
Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation: Not Bad
6.<National Forensics>: I didn't expect to be attracted to it just after watching it.
He wasn't sure if he was an old author, but his writing style was really experienced. He used humorous language to write professional knowledge. His skill was obvious. It was a rare online novel that could be read word by word. The plot was also very smooth. Whether it was handling cases or daily life, it was orderly and comfortable to read ~
Looking forward to the follow-up ~
7."Wait, Heroine":"Wait, Heroine" was a masterpiece that one could not put down. In this novel, Young Master Guan Guan displayed his expertise. Through the creation of various female protagonists, he brought endless pleasure to the readers. Even without the emotional lines, this novel was still a fine Wuxia masterpiece. And the existence of the emotional line added a little more freedom and freedom. The whole story was compact and fascinating, bringing endless surprises and happiness to the readers. Whether it was fantasy, genius, daily life, or multiple female leads, this novel could satisfy the different needs of readers. The heroine in the story had a distinct image and different personalities, which was unforgettable. The author's writing was smooth and the plot was complicated, making it very enjoyable to read. In short,"Wait, Heroine" was a rare masterpiece. Whether it was a reader who liked fantasy, genius, or multiple female leads, they should not miss it.
8."Mantang Colorful Colors":"Mantang Colorful Colors" was a work that traveled through the Tianbao period of Emperor Xuanzong. It cut into civil cases and portrayed the struggle between the Crown Prince and Li Linfu. This novel stood out among the time-travel novels in recent years. It was highly praised for its intricate plot design and its description of the shadow behind the Tang Dynasty. However, the relatively flat character and the female character's over-reliance on the male protagonist were its obvious flaws. Even so, the author still showed considerable talent in the aspects of character description, detailed description of the ecology of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and plot design. Especially when the transmigrator's soul had entered the Great Tang, the intense opening had left a deep impression on everyone. He hoped that the author would be able to take his future works to the next level and amaze the readers even more.
9."Hidden Dead Corner":"Hidden Dead Corner" is a fascinating novel. The author, Get Away, has attracted many readers with his unique style and exquisite writing. The opening of the book showed the exciting scene of the protagonist starting the game, which filled people with anticipation. The author skillfully integrated sci-fi and horror elements into it, giving people a different reading experience. The protagonist's cheat was a series of warframes that could be upgraded. The author's description was exquisite and vivid, making people feel as if they were in a mecha battlefield. The author's pen was amazing, and the supporting characters 'IQ was just right, convincing. Even though the little fairy character at the beginning was a little disgusting, the description of the mech made many people feel awe for him. Although the subsequent plot remained to be seen, overall,"The Hidden Dead Corner" was a good book that was worth reading.
10."The Final Divine Duty": I'm following it. I finished reading the free chapters in one go. It's written very well. The story progressed layer by layer. The rhythm was controlled very well. I couldn't stop.
It was just that it was too little and needed to be nurtured.
11."Beyond Time": Heaven and Earth are the guest houses of all living beings, and time is a passer-by from ancient times to the present.
The difference between life and death was like the difference between dreams and waking up. It was ever-changing and could not be questioned.
Then, beyond life and death, beyond heaven and earth, beyond time, what awaits us?
"This Game Is Too Real":"This Game Is Too Real" is a novel with a superb plot. One can't help but admire the author's writing skills. The writing style of the entire book was smooth, and there were no flowery words, but it made people feel comfortable reading it. Without realizing it, they had finished reading one or two chapters until they reached the entire book. The author handled the emotional parts very well. There was no awkwardness in the touching parts of the article, and there was no hint of chuunibyou in the passionate moments. From the beginning to the present, there were a few million words. A great country was slowly rising, making people sigh endlessly. Compared to the other powerful "fallen empires", this new kingdom was not as glorious, but we were fortunate enough to witness it bring mankind out of the barren era and open a new era of prosperity. It was a relaxing and happy day! How to trick players into cutting their own leeks! He had always heard that novels about players exploring other worlds were well written, but he wasn't interested in them because of the genre. After reading a few of them recently, he realized that they were indeed well written. The writing style and plot were all above the standard. It was worth reading. Too many people had recommended it, and it was actually very painful to follow the updates. It was better to save it and watch it again. In short, this novel was unforgettable and a good book worth recommending.
Red Heart Sky Patrol: Rating:
There were very few novels that could be finished at the moment, so this book caught up with the latest update.
To be honest, the book was a little slow to read and the pace was slow.
He had watched the beginning a few times before, but he didn't continue.
Recently, the book famine had reopened. He did not expect that after patiently reading the beginning, it would be out of control.
Xianxia.
A real world with flesh and blood.
There were almost no logical problems with the plot.
Ring of Destiny: Starting…This Wave of Operation Is a Little Fierce, I Can't Understand It
15."State Preceptor of Ming Dynasty": This year's best light-cut novel, Jiang Xinghuo."A single spark can start a prairie fire." He had seen too many emperors of the Ming Dynasty who had transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty, and the second generation of the Duke. In the end, the schemes they played were only for the benefit of their own family. The reason why this book is the best in my heart is not because of the plot or the style of writing. Even the explosive points of the book weren't the most important. Most importantly, it was because of the protagonist's standpoint. He did not do it for himself, but for the people. "The Six Dynasties has nothing to do with it, it's only a private scheme." Teacher Jiang did not have any personal plans. He came here alone. All he wanted was to use his own thoughts to change the world and let the people of the world live a better life. At least, it would be better than the world without him.
"Ascending on an Ascending Day":"Ascending on an Ascending Day" is a fascinating novel. The author used the writing technique of talent to let the readers feel the strength and extraordinariness of the protagonist. In the story, there was a reading snake named Niu Kuanqi, a snake-catching teenager named Xu Ying, and a big bronze bell that said that stealing was not stealing. These elements filled people with anticipation and curiosity. Every story in the work was very exciting. The charm of each character was very unique. Everyone had their own personality and characteristics. The author's setting was also very interesting, and the dungeon was also very well written. The only regret was that the protagonist's cheat was a little too big. It was almost overwhelming, which made the readers feel a lack of challenge and tension. However, overall, this book was still worth reading, especially when there was a shortage of books.
17:"Who's Going to Fall in Love After Rebirth": 3.5 stars
He was reborn, starting a business and making money. As for love, he didn't even want to talk about that.
Emmmm, it's a very good urban novel. The author's description of the details is very good. The female lead, Feng Daidai, is also very likable.
After being reborn, he asked for the love letter that he had given out. He flipped it over and wrote three lines:
It's impossible to work
To achieve wealth and freedom, never to be a slave
As for love, even dogs don't talk about that stuff.
"Deep Sea Ember" is an unforgettable novel. The author brought the readers into a wonderful world full of horror and humor with his unique punk style. The protagonist of the story, Captain Duncan, and his crew, as well as the various strange things they encountered, made people laugh. Under the pen of the big eye, the terrifying scene became funny, and the existence of Captain Duncan also gave the reader a sense of security. Whether it was scary or funny, the author grasped it just right, making people unable to stop. This book is highly recommended!
19."Cultivation in the Chaos of the Demonic Martial World":"Cultivation in the Chaos of the Demonic Martial World" is a novel that people look forward to. The author attracted the readers with his unique style and plot. The main story was about immortal cultivation, combining the elements of the infinite path and the cultivation of immortals. The protagonist accidentally transmigrated to the world of cultivation in the public examination hall and became a spirit farmer at the third qi layer. In this Demon Martial World, he was not weak. He had the ability to collect all kinds of resources to arm himself. At the beginning, there was a feeling of two worlds being reversed. There would definitely be other worlds in the future. The author's writing was smooth, and the plot was traditional and attractive. Overall, this was a novel that was worth reading.
"Who told him to cultivate!" Liking Level:8.5
So far, it's still interesting. Just when I thought it was the old routine, it gave me a refreshing feeling.
You can read these novels on Qidian Chinese Network.
One of the best new urban fantasy novels is 'The City We Became' by N.K. Jemisin. It's a unique take on urban fantasy where cities come to life. Another great one is 'A Deadly Education' by Naomi Novik, which combines dark magic and a school setting in an urban - like environment. And 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune also stands out with its heartwarming yet fantastical story set in a world full of magic and mystery.
One popular author is Zadie Smith. Her works often touch on urban life with great depth. Another is Jonathan Franzen, who also delves into the modern urban experience in some of his novels.