What are some of the best manly novels?

Well, 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons is a great manly romance novel. It's set during World War II and has a very intense love story. The male lead is strong and his love for the female lead is deep and unwavering. Also, 'A Knight in Shining Armor' by Jude Deveraux is quite good. It has a time - travel element and the male protagonist is chivalrous, which gives it that manly romance feel. Then there's 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes. The relationship between the two main characters has a lot of heart and the male character has his own charm.

Manly novels often feature strong male protagonists. For example, in 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Edmond Dantes is a man who overcomes great hardships through his own strength and intelligence. Another characteristic is the presence of adventure or a great struggle. Like in 'Robinson Crusoe', the main character has to fight against nature to survive on the island.

Sure. 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton is a great manly novel for young adults. It deals with the lives of young boys from different social classes and shows themes like loyalty and standing up for what's right. Another one is 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen. The story of Brian, a young boy who has to survive in the wild alone, is very inspiring and shows a lot of manly qualities like resourcefulness. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins also has some manly elements. Peeta and Gale both show different forms of courage, whether it's protecting their loved ones or fighting against the Capitol.

Yes. 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' by Ernest Hemingway is a manly novel. It portrays the life of a man in the Spanish Civil War, with themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh reality of war. 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding can also be included. It shows how boys struggle to survive and create a society on an uninhabited island, exploring human nature in a rather manly, primitive way.

Stories about heroes in war, like the tales of soldiers showing great courage on the battlefield. For example, the story of Audie Murphy, who was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers in World War II. He faced overwhelming odds but still fought bravely.

Male camaraderie can be a theme. In many of these novels, male characters form bonds with each other. They fight side by side, support each other in times of need. In 'The Song of Ice and Fire' series, there are examples of male characters relying on each other in war and political intrigue. And self - discovery is also there. As they face challenges, they learn more about themselves, their strengths and weaknesses, which is a common journey for the male protagonists in manly fantasy novels.

Sure. 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great manly fantasy novel. It has epic battles, heroic characters like Aragorn who show great courage and leadership. Another one is 'Conan the Barbarian' stories. Conan is a very manly character, strong and fearless, and the novels are full of adventure in a fantasy world.

Stories about military experiences can be great for swapping manly stories. For example, stories of comradeship during basic training or how a unit overcame a difficult mission. Hunting stories are also common, like the time when you had to track a deer for hours in the forest and finally made a clean shot. And stories about fixing up an old car from scratch can be part of it too.

One example could be the story of 'Brokeback Mountain'. It shows the deep and complex love between two cowboys in a time when such a relationship was not accepted. Their love was manly in the sense that they were tough, working - class men, yet they had this tender and passionate love for each other.

One common theme is physical strength. The man in the story is often shown to be very strong, like being able to defeat multiple opponents in a fight. Another theme could be courage. He's always ready to face danger without hesitation. For example, he might rush into a burning building to save someone.