What made the best selling books of 2011 fiction so popular?

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 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.

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.

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, for some like 'The Four Winds', it was the historical context. People are always interested in how others endured difficult times in the past. It made them feel connected to history.

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.

The suspense. Best selling thriller books keep readers in suspense from start to finish. For example, in 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, the twists and turns in the plot keep you guessing about what will happen next.

For 'Where the Crawdads Sing', its beautiful writing about the natural world and the mystery at its core made it popular. Readers were drawn to the character of Kya, a girl growing up alone in the marsh. 'The Testaments' had the advantage of being a sequel to a very well - known book, so fans of 'The Handmaid's Tale' were eager to read it.