What are the contenders for the best book of 2023 fiction?

Definitely 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation' by Ottessa Moshfegh. It's a darkly humorous and introspective look at a young woman's decision to basically hibernate for a year. It's a unique take on modern life and mental health.

The Joker from Batman comics could be considered a monster in a sense. He doesn't have any superpowers but his chaotic and sadistic nature makes him extremely dangerous. He is constantly creating mayhem in Gotham City, preying on the fears and weaknesses of people, and his actions are often unpredictable and brutal.

I'm not sure of all the contenders, but Téa Obreht was one with her work 'The Tiger's Wife'.

Well, 'Metroid Dread' also had an interesting story in 2021. It continues the saga of Samus Aran in a dark and dangerous world filled with new threats. The story unfolds as Samus battles her way through the planet ZDR, uncovering secrets about the Metroids and the Chozo. There were also indie games like 'Sable' that had a beautifully told coming - of - age story set in a vast desert world.

As of July 2023, it's too early to know the contenders for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. Usually, a wide range of novels published in the relevant period are considered. Publishers will submit their best works, and then a panel of judges will review and select the finalists and the winner based on criteria such as literary merit, originality, and impact. We'll have to wait until closer to 2024 to get an idea of the potential candidates.

Yes, some might consider 'The Epic of Gilgamesh' as an early form of science fiction. It has elements that could be seen as proto - science - fictional, like the search for immortality.

I'm not sure specifically which novels were contenders for the Rajya Sahithya Sammana 2018 best novel. You might need to refer to official literary resources, local libraries, or literary magazines from that region for a comprehensive list.

One contender is 'The Big Nowhere'. It has all the hallmarks of Ellroy's work - a complex plot, a seedy backdrop of Los Angeles, and a cast of characters with dark secrets. The story unfolds in a way that keeps you guessing until the very end.

I'm not sure about this year's contenders specifically. However, some well - known detective novels like 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle could potentially be in the running if it were eligible. Also, works by Agatha Christie such as 'Murder on the Orient Express' are always considered top - notch detective stories.

I think 'Hitchers' could also be a strong contender. It has a really cool concept about these entities that hitch onto people and the way it affects the characters' lives. The story is full of mystery and suspense, which makes it a great read and a possible 'best' in his collection.