Top Thrillers 2016 Novels: Any Hidden Gems?

Well, 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward is quite something. It's a story that delves deep into family relationships, race, and the South. It has a lot of emotional depth and the writing is so vivid that you can almost feel the heat and the struggles of the characters. It's a complex and wonderful read. There are layers upon layers to unpack as you go through the story.

Definitely 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet'. It's a story about a crew on a spaceship who are hired to create a wormhole. Along the way, we get to know each character's backstory and it's just a really heartwarming and interesting read. 'Seveneves' is a Neal Stephenson masterpiece. It starts with the moon being shattered and then follows the different plans humanity has to survive. It's full of scientific speculation and great storytelling.

Yes, 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' by Marlon James. It's a very different kind of fantasy novel with a vivid African - inspired setting. The writing is gritty and the story is full of mystery and adventure. It's not as well - known as some others but definitely a hidden gem.

A great one from the top 10 exotic novels is 'The Master and Margarita' by Mikhail Bulgakov. It's set in both Soviet - era Moscow and a fictional Jerusalem, and features a devil figure named Woland who causes chaos and reveals the hypocrisy of society. 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' by H.G. Wells is also in the list. It's a dark and thought - provoking novel about a scientist who creates human - animal hybrids on an isolated island. 'The Tin Drum' by Günter Grass is another. It has a very unique protagonist in Oskar Matzerath who decides not to grow up and drums constantly to express his views on the world around him.

Some small, independent bookstores can be real hidden gems for graphic novels. These stores might focus on local or niche graphic novel creators. They often curate a unique collection that you won't find in larger chain stores. For instance, a small bookstore in a college town might stock graphic novels by up - and - coming artists from the local art school.

Well, 'Kim Ji - young, Born 1982' is a must - read. It gives a very real portrayal of the challenges faced by a South Korean woman in modern society. Another hidden gem could be 'The Old Garden' by Hwang Sok - yong. It's a complex and engaging story.

Try 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn. It's a psychological thriller that delves deep into the mind of the main character, a journalist who returns to her hometown to cover a series of murders. The small - town setting adds to the creepiness, and the slow - burning mystery keeps you hooked until the end.

Definitely check out 'The Invisibles' by Grant Morrison. It's a really mind - bending occult graphic novel that plays with a lot of different concepts like time, reality, and magic. It's not as well - known as some others but it's a real treat for those into the occult genre.

Definitely 'Martial World'. It's not as well - known as some others but it's really good. The main character's growth in cultivation is really inspiring, and the story has some unique twists and turns in the cultivation world.

I really liked 'We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves' by Karen Joy Fowler. It's a unique story that has an unexpected twist about the main character's family. It makes you question a lot about family relationships and ethics.