Can you recommend some best magical realism novels?

Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' is also great. It combines the history of India with magical realism. The main character is born at the exact moment of India's independence and has special powers.

Another great one is 'The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World' also by Gabriel García Márquez. The story begins with the discovery of a drowned man on the shore. As the villagers prepare his body for burial, they start to imagine his life. His extraordinary handsomeness makes them view their own lives and village differently, blurring the lines between reality and the magic of their collective imagination.

Sure. 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez is a very well - known one. It tells the story of the Buendía family over generations in the fictional town of Macondo, filled with magical elements like prophecies and characters with supernatural abilities. Another is 'The House of the Spirits' by Isabel Allende, which combines family saga with elements of magic, such as ghosts and clairvoyance. 'Like Water for Chocolate' by Laura Esquivel is also great. It has a touch of magic in the way the main character's emotions are transferred to the food she cooks.

One great short magical realism novel is 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka. In this story, the main character Gregor Samsa wakes up one day transformed into a giant insect. It blurs the line between the real and the surreal, exploring themes of alienation and the human condition in a very unique way.

Definitely. 'The Night Circus' is a ya magical realism novel. The circus that appears only at night is filled with all sorts of magical and dreamy elements. It has a very unique atmosphere. 'Alice in Wonderland' can also be considered in a way. Although it's more of a classic, it has a lot of magical and surreal elements that a young adult can enjoy. 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman is another one. A boy is raised by ghosts in a graveyard, which is a very magical yet somewhat realistic (in terms of the graveyard setting and the boy's growth) concept.

Of course. 'Like Water for Chocolate' by Laura Esquivel is a wonderful magical realism novel. It tells the story of a young woman named Tita whose emotions are transferred to the food she cooks. 'The Inheritance of Loss' by Kiran Desai also has elements of this genre. It shows the complex lives of characters in a post - colonial world with some magical touches, and 'The Virgin Suicides' by Jeffrey Eugenides has some aspects of magical realism in its exploration of the mystery and allure surrounding the Lisbon sisters.

Gabriel García Márquez is definitely one of the best. His works, like 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', are masterpieces of magical realism. Isabel Allende is also great. Her novels, such as 'The House of the Spirits', are rich in magical elements and family sagas. Toni Morrison should also be mentioned. Her writing in 'Beloved' combines the real and the magical in a profound way to explore the African - American experience.

One great magical realism mystery novel is 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez. It weaves a complex web of family history, time, and the supernatural in a small town. The Buendía family's story is filled with mystery, and the elements of magical realism, like the prophecies and the strange events that seem to defy logic, make it a classic in this genre.

One great magical realism graphic novel is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi. It combines personal memoir with elements of magic and the surreal to tell a story set against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. Another is 'Daytripper' by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. It has a unique narrative structure that weaves in and out of the protagonist's life, with some moments of magical realism. Also, 'The Arrival' by Shaun Tan is a beautiful example. It uses wordless storytelling and magical elements to explore the immigrant experience.

A good choice for beginners could be 'The Postman's White Nights' by Denis Johnson. It has a gentle introduction to magical realism with a story that is both poignant and has some subtle magical elements. It tells the story of a postman in a small town and his interactions with the people there, with some moments that seem to transcend the ordinary.