One characteristic is the vivid descriptions. Gutman is able to paint a picture of the historical period, whether it's the setting, the clothing, or the way people talked back then. His historical fiction also usually has a clear narrative arc that keeps the reader interested from start to finish. It's not just about presenting facts but also about telling a good story that educates while entertaining.
Another great piece of his historical fiction is 'Honus & Me'. It tells a story that involves the famous baseball card of Honus Wagner and also delves into the history of baseball during that era. The story is full of interesting historical details and a heartwarming relationship between the characters.
The target audience is mainly children and young teens. The stories are written in a way that's easy for them to understand, with simple language and lots of pictures.
Kids and young adults are the main target readers. His graphic novels usually have themes and storylines that are relevant and interesting to this age group.
One popular one could be 'My Weird School'. It's known for its humorous take on school life, with wacky characters and fun adventures that kids can easily relate to.
There might be others that are well - liked, like those that bring Dan Gutman's unique storytelling to the graphic novel medium. His stories often have a great sense of humor and engaging plots. For example, some of his novels might deal with historical events in a fun and accessible way for readers through the graphic novel format.
His use of detailed historical research. For example, in 'The Terror', he delved deep into the details of the Franklin Expedition, from the ships used to the daily life of the crew. This makes the story feel very real.
Dan Brown's historical fiction often features complex and interwoven plots. His stories usually blend historical facts with fictional elements in a very engaging way. For example, in 'The Da Vinci Code', he combines the history of the Catholic Church, the legend of the Holy Grail, and modern-day mystery-solving.
I'm not sure specifically which top stories Matt Gutman has at the moment. He might cover a wide range of topics such as current events, human - interest stories, or in - depth investigations. You could check his official website, social media pages, or the news outlet he is associated with to find out his latest top stories.
There were novels similar to Song Dan:
1. Stubborn Thief. Author: Duolu Hou
2. Struggle at the End of Hongwu. Author: History is Ashes
3. Sun and Moon Forever, Author: Huang Huang Hua Xia
4: The Survival Record of the Northern Dynasty. Author: Long Journey with a Sword
5: Wanli 1592, Author: Yuyan
6. Strategy for the Revival of the Northern Song Dynasty. Author: Who Will I Return to?
7:"Great Ming Begins from Cautiousness", Author: A Smile and Clarity
8. My Big Brother's Name is Zhu Zhongba. Author: Second Master Nancheng
9:"Boss is Not Good", Author: It's raining on a rainy day
10: Rise of the Tang Dynasty, Author: Flying Cableway
11: Warring States Period Enemy of Ten Thousand People, Author: Shark Zen Master
12:"Daming under the Mask", Author: The Wind Slowly
Dajin Taizai, Author: Qingshan Tushan
I Am Wang Fugui, Author: History Has Been Ashes
15:"The Peerless State Scholar of the Northern Song Dynasty", Author: Cat on the Wall 1
16:"Why did my brother rebel?" Author: Yue Qilin
The Most Ruthless Man at the End of the Sui Dynasty. Author: Fifth Uncle is Here
I'm Not a Cheating Official, Author: Thousand Miles of Wind and Cloud
Book of Chu, The Chronicle of Emperor Taizu, Author: Huang Hua Xia
Si Li Jian, Author: Proud Bone and Iron Heart
The following is a detailed introduction of these novels:
1."Stupid Thief": You can't beat me when you're playing.
2."Struggle at the End of Hongwu's Era": Devoted to his own descendants and prepared for the worst. It could be said that the end of Hongwu's Era was a very chaotic era. The court was turbulent, but the main character was better. He turned the clouds and rain upside down. At the end of Hongwu's Era, he made his own world.
When it came to Zhu Di and Jing Nan, Zhu Yunwen was a little severely smeared. She was completely written as a little fool. This was a bad point. It was a little deliberate smearing.
3."The Sun and the Moon Forever":"The Sun and the Moon Forever" was a historical novel. The author used the character Zhu Yunwen as the protagonist and integrated modern ideas into the historical background of the Ming Dynasty, bringing a new reading experience to the readers. This book was unique among historical novels with the theme of time travel. The author used detailed descriptions and in-depth analysis to show Zhu Yunwen's wisdom and decisiveness in governing the country. Through the protagonist's political reform, the Ming Dynasty's strength had been greatly improved, and they had finally established a Ming Alliance that spanned across the entire Asian continent. The author's writing was smooth, and the overall logic of political reform was amazing. At the same time, the book also incorporated good lyrics, good sentences, and wonderful storylines to immerse the readers. In short,"The Sun and the Moon Forever" was an eye-catching historical time-travel novel. It was recommended to readers who liked this genre.
4."Northern Dynasty Survival Record": History-Northern and Southern Dynasties-Conquest for hegemony.
Writing: OK.
Logically, OK.
In Qidian, there were relatively few novels about the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Those who were interested in this period of history could feel that the author's historical research was quite detailed. The character creation did not deviate greatly from the historical facts and was created within a reasonable range.
Of course, the point of this book was…
Ahem, can I say that this is the food of the SP?
There was no big problem with the writing, but the main character had yet to ascend to the throne.
The post-production was a little slow, but most of the novels were weak in the post-production, so it was acceptable.
It couldn't be said that this was a monogatari series. The secrets of the royal family in troubled times were probably like this.
5. Wanli 1592: Key words: Ming Dynasty generals, colonial technology, war
This book belonged to the general farming genre in the history section. It was quite standard, but it had its own charm. It was probably because the writing was stable and solid, with few poisonous points, and it had a strong sense of authenticity and immersion. Follow-up reviews await more updates
"Northern Song Dynasty Revival Strategy":"Northern Song Dynasty Revival Strategy" is a highly recommended book. The author used the setting of the reborn emperor as the main line, through the protagonist's step-by-step struggle, showing a reasonable and well-founded struggle process. The IQ of the main character and the supporting characters was very high, and people could not help but be impressed by their wisdom and courage. The entire story was compact, fascinating, and irresistible. The author's writing was also excellent, making people immerse themselves in the story. The beginning was a nightmarish opening, but the protagonist was not frightened. Instead, he bravely faced the difficulties and showed his determination and courage. In the entire story, the protagonist not only had to face the traitors of the ministers, but also had to fight for the throne. These plots were very exciting, making people unable to stop reading. Overall, this book was not only outstanding in terms of innovation, but the plot was also very exciting. The writing style was even more praiseworthy. If you like historical literature, especially stories from the Northern Song Dynasty, then this book is definitely not to be missed.
7."The Great Ming Dynasty Begins from Cautiousness": In the eleventh year of Hongli, a cautious soul quietly transmigrated. It was fine to transmigrate to the Great Ming Dynasty. He would first stay at home for six months. What was that? Your Majesty, you ask me what reward I want? Your Majesty, can you give me a death-exemption medal? Even if the death-exemption medal was not enough, he could still use the imperial sword! There are too many people bullying me, I don't feel safe!
8."My Big Brother is Zhu Zhongba": The title of the book shows that this book is at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and portrays the story of fighting for hegemony with Zhu Yuanzhang and others. It was a newcomer's new book. The quality of the book could be seen from the fact that it had more than 500,000 words.
The plot of this book was not the kind of brainless noob who pushed it all the way to the end without any setbacks. It was a bit of a torture to the main character.
9."Boss Is Not Good":"Boss Is Not Good" was an exciting, infinite novel. The author had carefully designed the plot to immerse the readers in the story. Although some chapters were relatively long, the overall plot was compact and there were no obvious poison points. The readers could read several chapters in one go and feel that the plot would become more and more exciting. The setting and plot of this book were very attractive, and it made the readers have a strong interest in Unlimited Flowing Text. In addition, the author's new work was also worth reading. In short, this book could be used as a way to pass time. Although the writing style was average and there were a lot of words, the setting was good and the readers could get involved.
"The Rise of the Tang Dynasty":"The Rise of the Tang Dynasty" was an eye-catching novel. The author used the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period as the background and told the story of a descendant of the Li Tang Dynasty who used the Southern Han Dynasty as the starting point to unify China. The plot was compact and the pace was not slow, making it very enjoyable to read. The protagonist's image was full and his personality was distinct, making people full of anticipation and admiration for him. The update speed of the book was also guaranteed. The author maintained a stable update frequency so that readers could continue to follow the development of the story. In addition, the descriptions in the book were also very detailed, especially the description of the characters. It was as if one could feel the atmosphere of the story personally. In short, The Rise of the Tang Dynasty was an unforgettable novel, recommended to readers who liked historical subjects.
11."Ten Thousand Enemies of the Warring States Period": Endless memes. Every chapter, every paragraph, every sentence, and every word was filled with memes. He might not be the first person to use memes to write words, but he was definitely the first person to say that he was crazy.
"The Great Ming under the Mask" was a historical novel about the Jiajing period. The author described a real and complicated historical period with delicate strokes, allowing the readers to feel the atmosphere of that era. The protagonist of the book, Qian Zhancai, was a ruthless but intelligent person. His experience and growth were moving. The story in the book was compact, fascinating, and irresistible. At the same time, the author also incorporated some historical knowledge and background into the book, so that readers could better understand the social and political conditions of that era. Overall, this book was a historical novel worth reading. It could bring pleasure to reading and give people a deeper understanding of that era.
"The Great King of Jin":"The Great King of Jin" was a wonderful novel that traveled through the Jin Dynasty. The author used a vivid writing style and a thrilling plot to show an era full of war and political struggles. The story began with the death of Sima Yan, Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty. It described the power struggle between Sima Zhong and the princes and aristocratic families when Sima Zhong ascended the throne. At the same time, the novel also described the developments of external forces such as the Roman Empire, the Gupta Dynasty, and the Sassanid Dynasty. The image of the main character, Sima Ji, was very clear. He was calm, quick-witted, and unafraid of strong enemies. He displayed the image of a powerful leader. Even though some of the plots were slow to develop, overall,"The Great Slaughter of the Jin Dynasty" was a very good novel and was worth recommending to everyone.
I Am Wang Fugui: Miao Miao, recommended, V5 veteran author
Description:
I am Wang Fugui.
In the Great Ming Dynasty, no one has more money than me, and no one has a higher official position than me…But to do these two things, I must first help Zhu Houzhen sit on the dragon throne and help him protect his biological father.
To protect the best Zhu Houjiu, to firmly defend the identity of King Xingxian's father…
To sum it up, this is the path of resistance for two teenagers. No matter how difficult it is, I will make all the ministers disappear!
15:"The Unparalleled State Scholar of the Northern Song Dynasty": Apart from the rapid development of the plot, it's all good. I'm looking forward to how the braids will develop their military. After all, if they have money, they'll be a gift even if they can't win.
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Recently, I wrote about the discussion of Pu Yi, and my soul was stirred when I read it.
16:"Why Did Royal Brother Rebel?" Machiavellian emperor literature was not a cool literature. It was more about the struggle in the court, the historical interpretation of civil officials and generals, and the emperor dividing and absorbing for his own use. The author's brain was too good. The supporting characters were all smart and fought bravely. Every character had their own interests.
"The Most Vicious Man at the End of the Sui Dynasty": The new book "The Invincible Legend Traversing the World" welcomes all friends to give pointers on testing poison.
[18:"I'm Not a Cheating Official": The protagonist is a transmigrator, and he's also a petty official who has read a few years of sage books and kept clamoring to be a corrupt official. In the end, it's so fragrant!] I won't introduce the plot anymore. It's a story that happened during the Hongzhi period ~ Welcome to the pit!
[Book of Chu, The Chronicle of Emperor Taizu]: This book is awesome! This is a story about how a traveler survived after becoming a beggar in the Northern Song Dynasty
20:"Si Li Jian": I came across this book by chance…At first, I was thinking,'F * ck, what's so great about having a notorious eunuch uncle…' But after reading it, I realized that the content was completely different. The main character was not a eunuch. Although Wei Zhongxian was a eunuch, he had yet to "make a fortune" at that time. The main character had to deal with the crisis at home, help his second uncle to rise, and deal with the crisis from inside and outside the capital. It was simply heartbreaking…Welcome to the pit ~
You can read these novels on Qidian Chinese Network.