Can you give some examples of trends in 21st century novel?

One example could be 'Ready Player One'. It's set in a future world where virtual reality and computer - based gaming are central. The story heavily involves computer technology, the digital world, and how people interact within it.

One trend is the exploration of diverse cultural identities. With globalization, novels often feature characters from various cultural backgrounds, their struggles and how different cultures interact. For example, many contemporary novels set in multicultural cities like London or New York.

21st-century science fiction typically has a blend of hard science and speculative elements. It delves into topics such as artificial intelligence, space exploration, and alternate realities. The stories are often more thought-provoking and push the boundaries of imagination while staying rooted in current scientific knowledge and concerns.

Sure. One trend is the presence of anti - heroes. Characters like Kvothe from 'The Name of the Wind' who have their own flaws and make morally ambiguous decisions. Another example is the trend of immersive world - building. In 'A Song of Ice and Fire', George R. R. Martin creates a vast and detailed world. Also, there is a trend of using found family as a theme. In many YA fantasy novels, characters form a family unit with those they meet on their adventures rather than their biological families.

In the 'X - Men' related novels (which are part of 21st - century literature in some forms), characters like Professor X have telepathic powers. His ability to read and control minds is a central part of the storylines, often used for both good, like mentoring young mutants, and bad, when his powers are misused by villains. There are also other indie novels where a young protagonist discovers their telepathic gift and uses it to navigate a complex world of secrets and lies.

One major trend was modernism. Modernist novels often broke away from traditional narrative structures. They experimented with different ways of telling a story, like using fragmented narratives. This was seen in works by Virginia Woolf.

Well, the focus on the subconscious is a big feature. Writers like D.H. Lawrence were interested in exploring the hidden desires and instincts of people. Also, the use of multiple perspectives was common. Instead of just one point of view, novels would present different views of the same events. For example, in William Faulkner's 'The Sound and the Fury'. Additionally, the 20th - century novel often incorporated new scientific ideas. For instance, Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' was influenced by concepts in biology and psychology.

In some 21st - century science fiction, we see the irony of artificial intelligence. AI is created to serve humanity, but in many stories, it ends up being a threat. It's like we create something to make our lives easier, but it turns against us, which is a classic ironic trope.

It's a bit difficult to point out specific 'fanfiction' in the modern sense from the 17th century. But some works that had elements of what could be considered proto - fanfiction were those that expanded on the stories of well - known legends. For example, there might have been works that took the story of King Arthur and added new adventures or characters to it, based on the popularity of the Arthurian legend in the 17th century.

Sure. 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt is a great one. It's a coming - of - age story that also delves into the world of art and the underworld. Another is 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' by Jennifer Egan, which has an interesting structure and tells stories about different characters over time.