Which are the top 10 crime fiction novels that are highly recommended?

'These Broken Stars' by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner is also a must - read. A pampered socialite and a jaded military hero are the main characters. Their spaceship crashes on an uncharted planet. As they struggle to survive, they also start to develop feelings for each other. The story has elements of mystery, danger, and a very sweet love story set against a science - fiction backdrop.

I think 'Old Man Logan' is one. It has an amazing story set in a post - apocalyptic world. Then there's 'Wolverine: Weapon X' which is very intense. 'Wolverine: Origin' too. It's a great exploration of his past.

A third book could be 'The Drowned World' by J. G. Ballard. It presents a post - apocalyptic world where much of the Earth is underwater. It explores themes like human adaptation and the relationship between humans and the changed environment. The descriptions of the flooded landscapes and the new forms of life are both beautiful and a bit terrifying at the same time.

I highly recommend 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi. It's a beautifully written book that traces the generations of two families, one in Ghana and one in America. It shows how their lives are interconnected by history and the legacy of slavery.

There are many great novels in the top 20. 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding is an important one. It shows how human nature can turn savage when there are no rules. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a massive and detailed exploration of Russian society during the Napoleonic Wars. Also, 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger is well - loved for its portrayal of teenage angst and alienation.

Well, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is really popular. It's a hilarious and absurd take on space travel and the universe. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is another top pick. It tells the story of a child prodigy in a military - like setting for space battles. And 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov, which has an epic scope of a galactic empire's fall and rise.

I highly recommend 'The Second Coming of Gluttony'. It has a really interesting premise where the main character is reincarnated with the memories of his past life. The story is filled with moral dilemmas, complex characters, and a great exploration of the afterlife and the concept of redemption.

One highly recommended Chinese urban fiction book is 'Beijing Doll' by Chun Sue. It vividly depicts the life of a young girl in Beijing, including her growth, dreams, and the challenges she faces in the urban environment.

The movie 'Interstellar' is highly recommended. It features a team of astronauts exploring a wormhole in search of a new habitable planet. The visuals are stunning and it delves deep into scientific concepts like time dilation. Another great one is 'Blade Runner'. Although it's more about exploring the nature of humanity in a future, dystopian Earth, it still has elements of exploration in terms of uncovering the secrets of the replicants. 'Avatar' is also a top exploration science - fiction movie. It shows the exploration of the lush alien world of Pandora and the interactions between humans and the native Na'vi.

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also a good choice. It has a closed - set mystery, meaning most of the action and suspects are confined to a single location - the Orient Express train. Christie's writing style is easy to follow, and the plot twists are both surprising and yet logical, which can introduce beginners to the joys of mystery novels.