The 10 Best Books on Literary Fiction

Here’s my curated list of the 10 best books in literary fiction, in no particular order.

• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald — A poignant critique of the American Dream, revealing the moral decay hidden behind the glamorous facade of the Roaring Twenties.
• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee — An enduring classic that explores themes of racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl in the Depression-era South.
• One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez — A multi-generational tale that blends magical realism with historical narrative, chronicling the rise and decline of the Buendía family.
• Beloved by Toni Morrison — A haunting exploration of the legacy of slavery and motherhood that delves into the psychological complexities of its characters.
• 1984 by George Orwell — A dystopian masterpiece that critiques totalitarianism and warns of the dangers of oppressive government control over truth and individuality.
• The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger — A powerful exploration of teenage angst and alienation through the eyes of the iconic character Holden Caulfield.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde — A philosophical novel that examines the nature of beauty, morality, and the consequences of a life devoted to hedonism.
• The Road by Cormac McCarthy — A heart-wrenching tale of survival in a post-apocalyptic world, exploring the bond between father and son.
• Midnight's Children: A Novel by Salman Rushdie — Magical realism intertwines with India's tumultuous history as Saleem Sinai narrates the story of his life and the country’s independence.
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak — A unique narrative set in Nazi Germany, told from the perspective of Death, highlighting the power of words and stories.

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