Can you recommend a few best rock novels?

Then there's 'Just Kids' by Patti Smith. It's not strictly a rock and roll novel in the traditional sense, but it chronicles Smith's life in the New York art and music scene. Her journey from a young poet to a rock star is filled with tales of inspiration, creativity, and the influence of music, especially rock and roll, on her development as an artist.

Sure. 'High Fidelity' is a top pick. It's really relatable for music lovers as it shows how music can shape a person's life and relationships. Then there's 'Just Kids' which gives a beautiful and personal account of Patti Smith's early days in the music and art scene. Another one is 'The Commitments' which is just a fun and engaging story about a group of people trying to make it in the music business.

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' can be considered in this category. The love between Gatsby and Daisy is intense, yet fraught with the complications of class and society. The glittering parties and the doomed love affair have a certain 'rock' feel to them, with the opulence and the underlying sense of tragedy.

Sure. 'Rock Star Redemption' is a great one. It's about a rock star who has hit rock bottom due to his wild lifestyle. He meets a girl who helps him turn his life around, and of course, they fall in love. The story shows how love can change a person even in the crazy world of rock and roll.

Sure. 'Daisy Jones & The Six' is an excellent choice. It tells the story of a fictional rock band in the 1970s, and within it are complex and passionate relationships. The love, lust, and heartbreak among the band members are all intertwined with the rock and roll lifestyle.

Definitely. 'Flowers in the Attic' by V.C. Andrews. The story of the children locked in the attic, the incestuous undertones, and the abuse they suffer is very disturbing. It's a story that stays with you long after you've finished reading. Another disturbing novel is 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty. The demonic possession and the fight against it are both terrifying and disturbing.

Sure. 'Looking for Alaska' by John Green is a great campus novel. It's about a boy's experiences at a boarding school, including his friendships and his search for meaning. Another one is 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' which tells the story of a long - serving teacher at a boys' public school.

Sure. 'Sister Carrie' by Theodore Dreiser is a great Chicago novel. It follows the story of a young woman trying to make her way in the big city. Another one is 'My Ántonia' by Willa Cather. Although it's not solely set in Chicago, it has important connections to the city and is a wonderful piece of literature. Also, 'Winesburg, Ohio' by Sherwood Anderson has some elements related to Chicago and is considered a classic.

I would recommend 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' by John le Carré. It's a complex spy - related crime novel that keeps you on your toes as you try to figure out who the mole is. 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle is the first Sherlock Holmes story and a great start for those interested in detective - based crime novels. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a charming crime series set in Botswana, with a female detective solving various local mysteries.

Sure. 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway can be considered in a way. While not strictly a surf novel, it has elements that resonate with surfers. The struggle of the old man against the sea is similar to a surfer's battle with the powerful waves. It shows the respect and awe one should have for the ocean.