What made the 2021 best selling novels so popular?

For some of the 2019 best - selling novels like 'Where the Crawdads Sing', its beautiful description of nature and the strong character of the protagonist made it popular. The readers were drawn to the story of a girl surviving alone in the wild.

In the case of 'It', Stephen King has a huge fan base already. The story of a terrifying clown preying on children is both a classic horror concept and King was able to create a very immersive world. The characters were well - developed, and the sense of fear and mystery kept readers hooked. Also, the movie adaptation helped bring more attention to the novel.

The plots were a big factor. For example, in 'The Silent Patient', the mystery of why the patient was silent and the slow - burn revelations kept readers on the edge of their seats. Also, the themes in some of these novels were relevant. In 'The Testaments', the exploration of a dystopian society and female empowerment was timely and thought - provoking. Many of these novels also had great writing styles that made the reading experience enjoyable. For instance, Ann Patchett's prose in 'The Dutch House' was elegant and engaging, which added to the novel's popularity.

For some of the 2018 best - selling fiction novels like 'Educated', its unique and inspiring story was a big draw. It showed the power of education against all odds. People were attracted to Tara Westover's real - life struggle and how she overcame it.

In the case of 'The Woman in the Window', the popularity came from its genre of psychological thriller. The unreliable narrator, the sense of mystery, and the claustrophobic setting of a woman mostly confined to her home added to the allure. These elements combined with the well - crafted plot twists made it one of the best - selling fiction books in 2018.

For 'Water for Elephants', the unique setting of the circus during the Depression was very appealing. It was a world that many people were curious about. The love story set against this backdrop added an element of romance and adventure, which together made it popular.

For books like 'Where the Crawdads Sing', its vivid descriptions of nature and the unique story of the protagonist's survival made it popular. The strong sense of place and the mystery elements attracted a wide range of readers.

The characters in these books were very relatable. For example, in 'The Flatshare', the two main characters had ordinary jobs and normal problems like most people. Readers could easily see themselves in them.

Well, the complex characters are a big part. In novels like 'In the Woods', the detectives have their own personal issues and flaws. This makes them more relatable and interesting. Also, the police procedures shown in these novels, like in 'The Poet', give readers an inside look into how investigations are carried out, which is fascinating. And often, these novels touch on real - world issues such as crime and justice, making them relevant and thought - provoking.

The best selling Dickens novels are popular mainly because of his amazing character - creation. His characters are so vivid that they seem real.