What are some of the best hero novels?

In 'Fight Club', the narrator (and Tyler Durden to an extent) can be seen as rude heroes. They are against the consumerist society and take extreme measures. Their actions and words are often brash as they try to break free from the shackles of modern society.

'Maus' can be considered a hero graphic novel in a different sense. It tells the story of the author's father as a Holocaust survivor. It's a powerful and poignant work that uses the graphic novel format to convey a very important and tragic story.

One of the best is 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore. It's a deconstruction of the superhero concept, exploring complex themes and moral ambiguities. The characters are well - developed and it has a very engaging plot.

Well, 'Jack Reacher' novels by Lee Child are excellent action hero novels. Reacher is a drifter who has a military background and uses his skills to right wrongs. He's a no - nonsense kind of hero. 'The Punisher' graphic novels also count. Frank Castle, the Punisher, is on a one - man mission of vengeance against criminals. His unrelenting pursuit makes for some great action - packed reading. Then there's 'Dirk Pitt' series by Clive Cussler. Pitt is an adventurer and hero who often finds himself in dangerous underwater and international intrigue situations.

One of the best 'zero to hero' novels is 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. It follows the journey of a young shepherd boy who sets out to pursue his dreams and discovers his true self along the way.

The light novel 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' also fits this. Subaru is a normal boy who is suddenly thrown into a fantasy world. At first, he is completely out of his depth, but through countless deaths and resurrections, he learns, grows, and slowly becomes a hero - like figure who can save others. His journey from being a zero in this new world to a hero is full of hardships and character development.

In 'The Catcher in the Rye', Holden Caulfield can be seen as a tortured hero. He is tortured by his disillusionment with the adult world and his own identity issues. 'Dracula' can also be thought of in this context. Jonathan Harker is tortured both physically and mentally by his encounter with Dracula. 'Frankenstein' is another. The creature created by Victor Frankenstein is tortured by his own existence, being shunned by society and longing for acceptance, while Victor himself is tortured by the consequences of his creation.

Well, 'Gates of Fire' is an excellent military hero novel. It focuses on the Battle of Thermopylae and the Spartans' heroic stand. It's full of great battle scenes and strong characters. 'The Killer Angels' is also worth mentioning. It's about the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. It gives a detailed and engaging account of the soldiers on both sides. And then there's 'Sharpe's Eagle'. The protagonist, Richard Sharpe, is a great military hero in this Napoleonic Wars - set story.

The 'Dark Knight Returns' by Frank Miller is also great. It gives a more gritty and aged Batman. It influenced the darker and more serious take on superheroes in modern media. It has amazing art and a very engaging story that shows Batman coming out of retirement to save Gotham again.

One of the best is 'Pride and Prejudice'. Mr. Darcy is a kind of hero. His initial pride and Elizabeth's prejudice create a great dynamic, and as the story unfolds, their relationship develops into a beautiful and enduring love. Another good one is 'Jane Eyre'. Mr. Rochester is a complex hero figure. Jane's strong character and their love story full of challenges make it a classic hero - centered romance novel.