Can you recommend some good World War 2 historic fiction books?

Good World War 2 historic fiction books often have well - developed characters. For example, in 'The Book Thief', the character of Liesel is complex and grows throughout the story. They also accurately depict the historical setting. In 'All the Light We Cannot See', the descriptions of Saint - Malo under siege are vivid. Another characteristic is the exploration of moral and ethical issues. Like in 'Slaughterhouse - Five', the absurdity of war and the question of free will are examined.

Sure. 'The Winds of War' by Herman Wouk is an excellent one. It follows the Henry family through the events leading up to and during World War II. Another great choice is 'All Quiet on the Western Front' which gives a very vivid and heart - wrenching account of the war from the perspective of a German soldier.

Sure. 'The Egyptian' by Mika Waltari is a great one. It tells a story set in ancient Egypt with rich historical details and engaging characters.

Sure. 'The Guns of Navarone' by Alistair MacLean is a classic. It's full of action and adventure as a group tries to destroy a seemingly impregnable German fortress. Another good one is 'Eye of the Needle' by Ken Follett. It's a spy thriller set during the war that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

One well - known Winstone Churchill historic fiction is 'The Gathering Storm' by Winston Churchill himself. It gives a fictionalized yet highly informed account of the lead - up to World War II. Churchill was not only a great statesman but also a talented writer.

Well, 'The Kite Runner' has some diary - like parts and is set against the historical backdrop of Afghanistan. It shows the changes in the country over time. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens can be thought of as having diary - like qualities in how it tells the story of the French Revolution. Also, 'The Book Thief' set during World War II is like a diary of a young girl's experiences in Nazi - occupied Germany, showing the power of words and the horror of war.

One great Italian historic fiction is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and combines mystery with historical details of the period.

There's also 'Tipping the Velvet' by Sarah Waters. It chronicles the life of a young woman who discovers her love for other women in the late - Victorian era. It vividly portrays the social and cultural context of that time while exploring the main character's relationships and self - discovery journey.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the 12th - century England, showing the lives of various classes at that time. Another is 'Gone with the Wind' which is set during the American Civil War and tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara.

Sure. 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' is a great read. It's set in the aftermath of World War 2 and shows how the war has affected the lives of the people on Guernsey. Another is 'City of Thieves' which is an adventure - filled story set during the Siege of Leningrad in World War 2.