Can you recommend a few from '100 must read mystery novels'?

Sure. 'The Dry' by Jane Harper is a great one. It's set in a drought - stricken Australian town where a man returns for a funeral and gets caught up in a mystery involving the deaths of his old friends. It has a great sense of place and a really engaging mystery plot.

Well, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is a must - read from this list. It combines crime and historical elements in a medieval monastery setting. It's a complex and intellectually stimulating read. And 'True Grit' by Charles Portis, which has elements of crime and revenge in the Old West, is also quite good.

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett is a must - read. It features the hard - boiled detective Sam Spade who gets involved in a search for a valuable statuette. Hammett's writing style is gritty and engaging.

Definitely. 'Crime and Punishment' by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a profound work. It explores the psychological state of a young man in 19th - century Russia who commits a crime. 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is another notable one. It shows the passionate and often dark relationships in the Yorkshire moors in the 19th century. Also, 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville takes you on a journey on the high seas in the 19th - century American whaling industry.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a must - read. It's a chilling story about ten strangers lured to an isolated island, and they start getting killed one by one. The atmosphere of mystery and suspense is palpable throughout the book.

Sure. 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell is a must - read. It uses animals on a farm to represent different political ideologies and shows how power can corrupt. 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley is another great one. It's about a scientist creating a monster and raises questions about ethics, creation, and what it means to be human. And 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien, which is an adventure story full of dwarves, dragons, and a brave hobbit named Bilbo Baggins.

Sure. 'The Earthsea Cycle' is a great choice. It has a deep exploration of magic and the human condition within a fantasy setting. Another is 'The Prydain Chronicles' which offers a richly detailed world with interesting characters and quests. And 'His Dark Materials' trilogy is also on the list. It has a complex and thought - provoking story that deals with big themes like religion, free will, and growing up.

One more is 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding. A group of boys are stranded on an island and their attempt to create a society quickly descends into chaos. It reflects on human nature, the struggle between civilization and savagery.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' is a must - read. It offers a vivid picture of 19th - century English society, with complex characters like Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Their relationship development is both engaging and thought - provoking. Another one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It deals with themes of racism and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl, Scout. It's a powerful story that makes you think about justice and equality.

A good 2019 mystery novel is 'The Chain' by Adrian McKinty. It has a unique and terrifying premise. The story is about a kidnapper who forces parents to kidnap another child in order to get their own child back. It's a fast - paced and intense read.