What are some popular escape fiction books?

One great escape fiction book is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. It takes readers to the fantastical world of Middle - earth, filled with magic, adventure, and a great battle against evil. Another is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' which lets you escape into a world of strange creatures and illogical happenings. 'The Hunger Games' is also a popular choice. It transports you to a post - apocalyptic world where a girl has to fight for survival in a deadly game.

One such book could be 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. In it, the concept of escape velocity is relevant as the protagonist has to deal with getting off Mars, which requires reaching a certain velocity to break free from Mars' gravitational pull.

One popular 2018 fiction book is 'Educated' by Tara Westover. It's a memoir that reads like a novel, telling the story of her journey from a strict and isolated upbringing in a Mormon survivalist family to getting an education and finding herself. Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. It reimagines the story of the witch Circe from Greek mythology in a beautifully written and engaging way.

Often, these books have a sense of adventure. For example, in 'The Great Escape', the prisoners' elaborate plan to break out involves tunneling and outwitting the guards, which is full of adventure.

One popular escape convict fiction is 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. It tells the story of Edmond Dantès, who is wrongly imprisoned and then escapes to seek revenge. Another is 'Papillon' which is based on the real - life escape attempts of Henri Charrière. A third could be 'A Tale of Two Cities' where the character Sydney Carton helps an innocent man escape the guillotine, though it's not strictly about a convict escaping on his own but still has elements of escape and the unjustly condemned.

One popular 'secretary escape novel' could be 'The Secretary's Great Escape'. In such novels, the plot often revolves around a secretary facing various challenges in a work or personal situation and finding ways to break free. Maybe it's about escaping from a toxic work environment or a difficult relationship within the workplace.

Well, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' can be considered in a way. Edmond Dantes' elaborate plan to escape from prison and seek revenge is a classic. In terms of pure prison - escape - focused ones, 'A Man Escaped' by Robert Bresson is quite good. It shows in great detail the protagonist's meticulous planning and execution of his escape. And there's 'Escape from Alcatraz' which is about the famous escape from that supposedly inescapable prison.

Another one was 'Lincoln in the Bardo' by George Saunders. It's a unique and beautifully written book. It uses an unusual narrative structure to tell a story about Abraham Lincoln and the afterlife. It's a book that combines historical elements with a touch of the supernatural.

One popular 2017 fiction book is 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas. It tells a powerful story about a young girl dealing with the aftermath of police brutality. Another is 'Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green which delves into the mind of a teenage girl with mental illness. 'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson is also well - known, exploring future environmental and social changes.

Well, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a great fiction book. It deals with important issues like racism and injustice in a small Southern town. '1984' by George Orwell is a well - known dystopian fiction. It shows a future where the government has extreme control over people. And then there's 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien, a high - fantasy epic that has captivated readers for decades.