Can you recommend some top rated 2016 spy novels?

I think 'The Night Manager' was also highly rated in 2016. It's a story that involves international intrigue, spies, and a web of lies. The characters are well - developed and the plot twists keep the readers on the edge of their seats. There are elements of danger and secrecy that are typical of great spy novels.

One of the top - rated is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. Although it's more of a mystery - thriller with a strong female lead who has hacking skills that are often used in a way similar to spying. Another highly rated one is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. The character of Hannibal Lecter is often consulted for his insights, which is a form of psychological 'spying'. And 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn also has elements of manipulation and uncovering secrets, which can be related to spying in a sense.

Sure. 'Agent Running in the Field' is highly rated. It delves deep into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by spies. The story unfolds in a way that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is a great one. It features the infamous Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant and terrifying psychiatrist who is also a serial killer. The main character, Clarice Starling, has to enlist his help to catch another serial killer. The psychological tension in this book is palpable.

One highly rated lesbian novel is 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' by Jeanette Winterson. It's a semi - autobiographical novel that explores themes of love, identity, and the power of religion in a young lesbian's life.

One of the top - rated graphic novels is 'Persepolis'. It's an autobiographical work that gives a personal view of life in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. 'V for Vendetta' is well - liked too. It's a story about a masked vigilante fighting against a totalitarian regime in a dystopian future. And 'Bone' is a classic that combines adventure, humor, and fantasy elements in its story.

Sure. 'The Night Before Christmas' is a great one. It's a well - known and beloved Christmas story that has been passed down through the years. It gives a very vivid picture of Christmas Eve and all the magic associated with it.

One of the top rated Urdu novels is 'Umrao Jaan Ada'. It beautifully depicts the life of a courtesan in Lucknow. The story is rich in cultural details and the character of Umrao Jaan is complex and captivating.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a highly rated mystery novel. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns. Another one is 'Gone Girl', which keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its mind - boggling mystery. Also, 'Sherlock Holmes' series are classic top - rated mystery novels that have been popular for a very long time.

'The House of Bernarda Alba' by Federico García Lorca. This play - which can also be considered a novel in some ways - is a powerful exploration of female oppression in a traditional Spanish household. It shows the tensions and tragedies that can occur within a family structure dominated by a strict and controlling matriarch.