Can you recommend some great American wilderness novels?

One of the well - known classic American wilderness novels is 'The Call of the Wild' by Jack London. It tells the story of a dog named Buck who is thrust into the harsh Alaskan wilderness and has to adapt to survive. Another is 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, which is not only about the hunt for a great white whale but also delves deep into themes of obsession and man's relationship with nature in the vast ocean wilderness.

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee is a classic. It tells the story of a young girl in the South during the Great Depression and deals with themes of racism and justice. Another great one is 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville. It's an epic adventure about Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for the white whale.

One of the well - known great American tragedy novels is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It shows the tragedy of the American Dream through the character of Jay Gatsby.

'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt is also a notable recent American novel. It follows the life of a young boy, Theo, after he survives a terrorist attack at an art museum and becomes obsessed with a painting. The novel explores themes of loss, art, and the human condition over a long span of time.

I would suggest 'Mystic River' by Dennis Lehane. It's a story about three childhood friends whose lives are changed forever by a tragic event. The exploration of guilt, redemption, and the nature of friendship within the context of a crime is really well - done. And 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a noir classic with a hard - boiled detective at its center.

One great strange American novel is 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. It plays with the form of the book, with footnotes and different typefaces that add to the overall sense of unease and mystery.

One great Native American novel is 'Love Medicine' by Louise Erdrich. It weaves together the stories of multiple generations in a Native American community, exploring themes like family, identity, and love.

A lesser - known but excellent American war novel is 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. It's about a soldier's experience in World War II and also delves into the absurdity of war and time. Vonnegut's unique writing style makes it a very engaging read.

Since I don't know the exact '2006 great American novels', I can't give a proper recommendation. But if we think about popular American novels around that time, some well - received ones might be contenders. However, without that specific 2006 categorization, it's hard to be precise.

Sure. 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry is a great one. It's set in the American West and has amazing descriptions of the wilderness and the characters' outdoor adventures. Another is 'True Grit' by Charles Portis. It follows a young girl's journey in the wild west, full of action and great storytelling.