Can you list a few of David Goodis' best novels?

His novel 'Dark Passage' is also considered among his best. It's a story full of twists and turns. The protagonist's journey through a difficult situation is very well - written, and the overall mood of the novel is quite captivating.

'Small World' is also excellent. It has a lot of interesting characters going to academic conferences all over the world, and there's a lot of humor and some deeper themes too. There are all these little love stories and power plays among the academics. It's a very engaging read.

'The Sixth Man' is worth mentioning. It has an interesting premise where a man with special skills is brought in to help solve a case. The action scenes are well - written and the mystery is deep enough to keep you interested throughout the whole book.

Yes, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' was also a best - selling novel in 2008. It's a mystery - thriller that follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a decades - old disappearance. The book was known for its complex plot and strong characters.

Also, 'The Tin Drum' by Günter Grass is a notable German novel. It tells the story of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who decides not to grow up. It uses magical realism to explore German history, especially during the Nazi era.

Sure. 'The City We Became' is one. It's really engaging as it turns New York City into a living, breathing character in the story. There are also elements of a fight against a mysterious and malevolent force that wants to destroy the city's unique identity.

Sure. 'The Satanic Verses' by Salman Rushdie was banned in many countries due to religious controversy. 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' by D. H. Lawrence was banned for its sexual content at the time. And 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' was once banned in some places as some people thought it was too absurd and might corrupt children's minds.

Sure. 'The Institute' by Stephen King. It's a great horror novel with a plot that involves a mysterious place and strange happenings to the kids there.

There's also 'Out' by Natsuo Kirino. This novel offers a gritty and dark look at the lives of four women working the night shift in a factory. It shows their struggles, their relationships, and how they get involved in a murder. It's a great exploration of the female psyche in a difficult situation.

Sure. 'Infinite Jest' is a well - known masterpiece. It's a big, thick book, but it's worth every page. It has a lot of different plotlines that all connect in interesting ways. The characters are vivid and the writing is amazing.