Can you name some famous genealogy based novels?

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee is a well - known reality - based novel. It deals with issues of racism and injustice in the American South. Another one is '1984' by George Orwell, which reflects on totalitarianism and the power of the state over individuals. 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker also falls into this category as it portrays the life of African - American women in the early 20th century.

It's also possible that some lesser - known musicals might fit this criteria. However, without more specific information, it's difficult to accurately name all of them. There could be regional or more niche musicals that were based on novels from 1900 but didn't gain wide - spread international fame like 'Grease' or 'A Little Night Music'.

There is 'A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...' which is the beginning of the 'Star Wars' novelizations. And 'Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice.' from Gabriel García Márquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'. The first sentence can draw the reader in and set the stage for the story.

'The Hunger Games' series. These films were based on Suzanne Collins' novels. They are set in a post - apocalyptic world where teenagers are forced to fight in a deadly game. 'The Fault in Our Stars' is another recent one. Based on John Green's novel, it's a heart - wrenching love story about two teenagers with cancer.

One of the most well - known is 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank. It's based on her real - life experiences hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which reflects on racial injustice in the American South. 'A Million Little Pieces' by James Frey was also a popular real - life based novel, though it faced some controversy regarding the accuracy of its portrayal.

One characteristic is the strong sense of family history. These novels often trace a family's lineage over generations, showing how different family members' lives are interconnected. Another is the exploration of cultural heritage. Through the family's story, the novel can reveal the cultural traditions, values, and beliefs that have been passed down.

Sure. 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy is an excellent genealogy novel. It tells the story of a family in Kerala, India. The novel delves deep into the family's past and present, exploring the complex relationships between family members, caste - related issues, and the impact of social norms on the family. The writing is beautifully descriptive and the characters are very vivid.

According to some reader reviews, 'The Celestine Prophecy' is considered one of the worst. It was hyped a lot but failed to deliver on its promised spiritual and philosophical depth. Readers often felt it was more of a self - help book masquerading as a novel. Another is 'The Shack'. It has been criticized for its overly simplistic theology and weak storytelling. It tries to tackle deep religious concepts but does so in a very amateurish way.

And 'The Dead Zone' is another one. It tells the story of a man with a special ability after coming out of a coma, which makes for an interesting and thought - provoking plot.

I'm not aware of any specifically 'famous' novels that are based solely on cocaine. There are novels that deal with drug use in general, like 'Trainspotting' which involves heroin use but not cocaine specifically.