Discovering the Best Alzheimer's Fiction

'The Forgetting Time' has also gained a lot of popularity. It's different from the more common Alzheimer's stories as it delves into the spiritual and philosophical aspects of memory loss. It makes you think about how our memories define us and what might happen when they start to fade in an unusual way.

One of the best Alzheimer's fiction is 'Still Alice' by Lisa Genova. It vividly portrays the life of a woman with early - onset Alzheimer's, giving readers a deep understanding of the disease from the patient's perspective.

I really like 'The General Retires' by Dương Thu Hương. It's a great piece of Vietnamese fiction that shows the inner workings of power and the human condition in the context of Vietnam. It's very thought - provoking.

I think 'A Song of Wraiths and Ruin' by Roseanne A. Brown is also great. It combines elements of fantasy and West African mythology. The story of two characters from different backgrounds whose fates become intertwined is full of suspense and magic.

For a more complex and thought - provoking science fiction, 'Brave New World' is available on Librivox. Aldous Huxley's vision of a future society is both fascinating and a bit disturbing. The Librivox reading helps to bring out the nuances of the different social classes and the implications of a highly controlled world.

The book 'Thanneer Desam' is considered among the top Tamil fictions. It delves deep into the social issues of its time. The author uses a very engaging narrative style to tell a story that makes readers think about the problems faced by society.

In 2014, 'The Miniaturist' was also quite popular. It's set in 17th - century Amsterdam. The story is full of mystery as a young bride receives miniatures from an unknown miniaturist that seem to predict the future. It has elements of historical fiction, mystery, and female empowerment.

Margaret Atwood's 'Alias Grace' is an excellent historical fiction. Based on a true story in 19th - century Canada, it delves into the mind of a female prisoner and the society's view of women at that time. It's a thought - provoking read that combines historical facts with fictional elements in a masterful way. There are so many details about the social norms, the legal system, and the way women were treated. It makes you think about justice and how it was served in the past. Also, the character of Grace is very complex and multi - faceted, which adds to the overall allure of the book.

Some new Australian crime fiction that stands out is that which focuses on the seedy underbelly of big cities like Sydney or Melbourne. Authors are exploring the criminal networks that operate in these urban landscapes.

A great new historical fiction book is 'The Song of Achilles'. It's a beautiful retelling of the story of Achilles and Patroclus from Greek mythology. The writing is so vivid that it really makes the ancient world come alive.