Which books are highly recommended for their fictional characters?

I would say 'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara. It focuses on the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War and does an excellent job of bringing the characters and the events to life. It makes you understand the different perspectives of those involved in the war. Another is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. Set during World War II, it shows the power of words and the resistance against the Nazi regime, which can be considered a revolutionary act. Also, 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas has elements of revolution as it is set against the backdrop of political intrigue in France.

Well, 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver is worth mentioning. The main character, Lincoln Rhyme, is a quadriplegic forensic expert who tries to catch a serial killer. It has a lot of forensic details and keeps you on the edge of your seat. And 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter' by Jeff Lindsay. It's about Dexter Morgan, a blood - spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who also happens to be a serial killer himself, but he only kills other killers. It's a very unique take on the serial killer genre.

One highly recommended London - set fictional book is 'Howards End' by E.M. Forster. It examines class differences in London society. 'The Invisible Man' by H.G. Wells also has a connection to London as the story unfolds in the city. And 'The London Train' by Tessa Hadley is a more contemporary look at the lives of people in London, their relationships and their daily experiences.

I highly recommend 'The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' by Stuart Turton. It's a mystery - thriller with a unique time - loop concept that keeps you on your toes. 'A Column of Fire' by Ken Follett is also great. It's a historical fiction that continues the Kingsbridge series and is full of political intrigue and complex characters. And 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn, which is set during World War I and II and tells the story of female spies.

I also like 'How to Train Your Dragon' which features dragons, which are kind of like dinosaurs in a way. It shows the relationship between a young Viking boy and his dragon. It's a story full of adventure, humor, and lessons about acceptance and friendship.

I would say 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. This book is set during World War II and follows the parallel lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. It's beautifully written and really captures the essence of that historical period. Also, 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is excellent. It's narrated by Death and tells about a girl in Nazi Germany who steals books. Then there's 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens, which is set during the French Revolution.

I'd recommend 'Flight Behavior' by Barbara Kingsolver. It deals with themes like climate change and the impact on a rural community. It has really engaging characters that draw you into the story.

In the search results provided, there were a few highly recommended fictional sadistic novels that could be recommended. Among them were Zeng Xu Nuo, Dying Before the Wedding, I Am Dead, The Correct Way of Unrequited Love, and The Twelfth Love Letter. These novels all had heart-wrenching plots and endings, so they were suitable for readers who liked this kind of genre.

I highly recommend 'The Vanishing Half'. It has a really engaging plot about race and identity. The characters are well - developed and the story keeps you hooked from start to finish.

Definitely 'The Magicians' series by Lev Grossman. It features a world where magic exists and there are different realms that can be considered parts of a multiverse. 'The Stars My Destination' by Alfred Bester also has some multiverse - like ideas in its exploration of space and human potential. 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer has a strange and mysterious world that can be seen as part of a larger, weirder multiverse.