I'm not sure exactly how many are on the list you have. There are quite a few well - known ones like 'Blott on the Landscape', 'Porterhouse Blue' and 'Riotous Assembly', but the total number would depend on the specific list you're referring to.
One of the best Tom Sharpe novels is 'Riotous Assembly'. It's a hilarious and satirical take on the apartheid - era South Africa. The characters are outrageously drawn and the situations are both absurd and thought - provoking.
'Blott on the Landscape' is a good choice too. The basic premise of a gardener causing mayhem in the local area is simple yet very entertaining. You'll enjoy the humorous situations and the unique characters that Sharpe has created.
The novel is riotous mainly because of its offbeat story elements. The way events unfold is unpredictable and hilarious. Also, the dialogues are witty and full of surprises that make you burst into laughter.
Assembly was usually a novel that depicted major social events such as war, revolution, and protest. In the novel, the theme represented by the assembly number could be courage, faith, responsibility, sacrifice, victory of revolution, etc.
Assembly, by describing the Chinese army's struggle on the battlefield during the Anti-Japanese War, profoundly reflected the great damage that the war had brought to people's lives and the destruction of people's beliefs. Through the growth and struggle of the protagonist Sun Zhengyang, the novel shows the courage and faith of the Chinese people in the arduous war, and also reveals the cruelty and ruthlessness of the war.
The theme of assembly was cleverly used in the novel to deeply express the major events in modern Chinese history and the feelings and thoughts of the Chinese people.
The Sharpe novels were penned by Bernard Cornwell. He has created a vivid and engaging world in these books. His writing brings the character of Richard Sharpe to life, with detailed descriptions of the Napoleonic Wars and the adventures Sharpe has during that time. Cornwell's research and storytelling skills make the Sharpe novels very popular among historical fiction fans.
'Sharpe's Waterloo' is highly regarded. This novel is set around the famous Battle of Waterloo. It shows Sharpe at a crucial point in his military career. The author's detailed research is evident as the battle sequences are very realistic. Sharpe's leadership and courage are on full display, making it an exciting read for fans of the series.