The novel is a literary genre that usually includes many different types, such as: 1. Horror novels: Description of horror, horror, and mysterious events and scenes that make the reader nervous and uneasy. 2. Science fiction: By depicting the future, technology, or fantasy worlds, it explored the fate of mankind, the development of technology, and social change. 3. Wuxia novels: using martial arts, Jianghu, and chivalry as the main theme to describe the growth of characters, battles, and storyline. 4. Romance novels: express human emotions and desires by describing topics such as love, emotions, and family. 5. Mystery novels: reveal the truth of the case and the crimes of the criminals by analyzing clues, suspects, and evidence. 6. Historical novels: They describe the development and evolution of history, as well as the fate and experiences of the characters, with historical events, characters, and cultural backgrounds as the theme. 7. Biography novel: A biography of a certain character describing the growth, experience, and achievements of the character. 8. Magic novels: Through fantasy, magic, and mythological elements to describe a mysterious, magical world and storyline. These types were not mutually exclusive but could be integrated. Different authors could choose different types of novels according to their own preferences and styles.