Can you name a few most successful first novels?

Sure. 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas is a very successful adventure novel. It has action, honor, and friendship among the musketeers. Another one is 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift, which is full of extraordinary adventures in different lands. 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is also a great adventure novel, with Bilbo Baggins' journey to help the dwarves reclaim their homeland.

Sure. 'Jaws' by Peter Benchley is a very successful horror novel. The idea of a great white shark hunting humans is simple yet extremely terrifying. 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill is also well - known. It has a spooky, gothic atmosphere that draws readers in. 'Bird Box' by Josh Malerman is another successful one, with its unique concept of a world where seeing something can kill you.

Yes. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas is a highly successful historical novel. It tells an exciting story of revenge and redemption set in France. 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte can also be considered a historical novel. It reflects the position of women and the social hierarchy in 19th - century England. The story of the strong - willed Jane is very engaging.

Another very successful first novel is 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. This novel captured the voice of teenage angst so well. Holden Caulfield's character and his experiences in New York City made it extremely relatable for many young people. It has had a lasting impact on literature.

In recent years, 'Grisaia: Phantom Trigger' has been quite successful. It has an interesting story with elements of mystery and action. The art is well - done and the characters are engaging. Another one is 'Heaven Will Be Mine'. It offers a unique sci - fi story with great character development. 'VA - 11 HALL - A' is also successful. It has a cool cyberpunk setting and interesting dialogue that makes it stand out.

Sure. Adventure stories are quite successful. They often take the characters (and the audience) to far - flung places, full of danger and excitement. For example, 'Indiana Jones' series.

Sure. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens starts with 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' This line is iconic and sets up the contrast between the two cities and the different situations within them that will be explored throughout the novel.

Well, 'Lord of the Flies' is also a very common English novel. It's about a group of boys stranded on an island and how they descend into savagery without the rules and structures of society. It's a thought - provoking exploration of human nature.

Definitely. 'V for Vendetta' is quite popular. It's a story set in a dystopian future where a masked vigilante named V fights against a totalitarian regime. The book's themes of freedom and resistance, along with its cool visual style, have made it sell well.

Yes. 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad is a challenging classic. The exploration of colonialism and the journey into the 'heart of darkness' both literally and metaphorically is complex. 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Dostoevsky is another difficult one. The debates on faith, morality, and family relationships are profound and extensive. 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf, with its stream - of - consciousness technique, is also a challenging read.