What are some good books about families in fiction?

Definitely 'The Devil Wears Prada'. It shows the high - fashion media world and the family - like relationships within the office, which is a form of a media family in a sense. There are power struggles, mentorship, and complex relationships.

Often, there's a sense of chaos. For example, in 'The Glass Castle', the family is constantly on the move due to the father's inability to hold a job and his erratic behavior. This creates an unstable environment for the children.

One such book is 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison. It delves into the complex lives of a black family and the impact of society's beauty standards on them. The story shows the dysfunction within the family as a result of various external and internal pressures.

I think 'The House of Mirth' by Edith Wharton is really good. It shows the social constraints and the power dynamics among the old money families in New York. Another is 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' which has a family that once had wealth and status. It's a tragic story that reveals a lot about the idea of old family names and lost fortunes.

One great book is 'The Royal We' which gives an inside look at a fictional royal family in the media spotlight. It has elements of romance and family drama.

One great book is 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls. It's a memoir that reads like fiction. It tells the story of Walls' upbringing in a very dysfunctional family, with an alcoholic father and a mother who was often neglectful yet also had her own brand of eccentricity.

Another theme is the impact of racism. Racism from the outside world seeps into the family, causing internal strife. For example, it can make family members feel inferior or lead to different reactions among them, some becoming bitter while others try to resist in different ways. This often creates a dysfunctional dynamic within the family. It's not just about the external discrimination but how the family copes or fails to cope with it. And this can be seen in many works that explore black families dealing with dysfunction.

I'd recommend 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It's a simple and beautiful story that has elements of family in the relationship between Wilbur the pig and the other animals on the farm, which can be seen as a kind of family. 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl is also easy to read. James' adventure with his new 'family' of bugs inside the giant peach is both fun and has family - related themes like loyalty and friendship. 'Stuart Little' by E.B. White as well, as Stuart's relationship with his human family is interesting and the book is written in an accessible style.

Well, 'Brideshead Revisited' by Evelyn Waugh is a wonderful choice. It tells the story of the Flyte family, their Catholic faith, and their decaying aristocratic lifestyle. It shows the contrast between the old ways and the changing world. 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell also has elements of old money families in the South. Scarlett O'Hara's interactions with the wealthy plantation owners are an important part of the story. Additionally, 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy, though set in Russia, portrays the upper - class families and their dramas.

One well - known book is 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' by Jonathan Safran Foer. It tells the story of a young boy whose father died in the 9/11 attacks, and his journey to find meaning and connection through his father's legacy.