One short novel that comes to mind is 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It's a story about a woman's descent into madness while being confined to a room with yellow wallpaper. It's a powerful exploration of the female experience in a patriarchal society.
I'd recommend 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor. This short novel is full of complex characters and explores themes of morality and redemption. The interactions between the characters, especially the grandmother, are really interesting and thought - provoking.
Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a great short novel. It tells a chilling story about a small town's annual lottery. At first, it seems like an ordinary event, but as the story unfolds, it reveals a dark and disturbing tradition.