I'm not sure specifically which one was Oliver Phommavanh's first published novel without further research. There could be various works by this author.
I'm not entirely sure as I haven't read it specifically. But generally, a 'first contact' novel often involves the encounter between humans and an alien species. It might explore themes like cultural differences, communication barriers, and the impact of such an encounter on both sides.
The exact date of the publication of the first novel is hard to pinpoint precisely as it depends on various factors and definitions. But some early examples can be traced back to the 18th century.
The novel was first published, then read, then read, and then loved. The author first published some chapters in the process of writing the novel, and then the readers read these chapters to form an overall understanding of the novel before finally publishing the complete novel.
In this case, the readers would usually first develop a certain interest and expectation in the story, characters, and other aspects of the novel, and then gradually understand and feel it as the novel progressed. This kind of method of first love before love helped to stimulate the reader's interest and enthusiasm for reading. At the same time, it also allowed the author to better grasp the needs and feedback of the readers and thus better perfect the novel.
If the 'James' in question is P. D. James, her first published novel was 'Cover Her Face' in 1962. It introduced her unique style of detective fiction, with complex characters and a detailed, atmospheric setting.
No. There were many novels published before 'Madame Bovary'. For example, 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes was published much earlier in 1605. 'Madame Bovary' was published in 1857.