Can you recommend some fiction books about the Black Death?

One such book is 'Year of Wonders' by Geraldine Brooks. It tells a story set during the time of the Black Death, exploring how a village copes with the plague. The characters are vividly drawn and the story shows the social and moral upheaval that the disease brought.

Another is 'Year of Wonders' by Geraldine Brooks. This novel is based on the true story of a village that chose to quarantine itself during the Black Death. It delves into the human experiences, from fear and superstition to courage and hope during that terrible time.

One great book is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It's set during World War II and Death is the narrator. It gives a unique perspective on death and the human experience during a very difficult time. Another is 'A Monster Calls' by Patrick Ness, which deals with a young boy's struggle with his mother's terminal illness and his encounters with a monster that helps him come to terms with death. And 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold is also a well - known work. It tells the story of a girl who watches from heaven after her death as her family and friends deal with her loss.

I would recommend 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson. While not directly about a future without death, it has concepts related to digital existence and the blurring of boundaries between life and non - life, which could be related to a future where death might be overcome. Also, 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson has elements that could be seen as precursors to a future without death, such as the idea of virtual avatars and digital realms.

One such book is 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue'. While it doesn't directly deal with avoiding death in a typical way, Addie makes a deal to live forever, which is a form of avoiding death. The story follows her long life through different eras.

Well, 'The Doomsday Book' by Connie Willis is quite well - known. It's a time - travel story that takes the reader to the time of the Black Death. It does a great job of depicting the harsh reality of that period, from the filthy living conditions to the helplessness of the people.

Another is 'Sula' by Toni Morrison. Although not strictly about a singer, it delves deep into the African - American experience which includes elements related to music and the role of singers in the community. Morrison's writing is rich in exploring the cultural and social aspects that black singers might also be part of. The characters in the book are complex and their lives are intertwined with the broader cultural fabric where music plays an important role.

A famous one is 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe. It uses the idea of a deadly plague, symbolized by the Red Death, to create a sense of horror and doom. The story is set in a prince's abbey where people try to escape the plague but ultimately can't.

Definitely check out 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman. It's about a boy who is raised in a graveyard by the ghosts there, and death is an ever - present theme. In this book, you'll see how the boy grows up in a world full of the dead and how he copes with his own mortality. Another good pick is 'Station Eleven' which, while not solely about death, has a lot to do with how society changes after a major pandemic that causes a large number of deaths. And 'The Hunger Games' series, in a way, is also death fiction as the characters are constantly in a life - or - death situation in the arena.

One great black book in the secret agents fiction genre is 'The Bourne Identity' by Robert Ludlum. It follows Jason Bourne, an amnesiac who discovers he has deadly skills and is being hunted. Another is 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' by John le Carré. It's a complex and engaging tale of espionage in the Cold War era. Also, 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' by the same author is a classic that delves deep into the morally grey world of spying.