What are some highly regarded Sanderson novels?

Definitely 'Mahabharata: A Modern Rendering'. It simplifies the epic without losing its depth. It's like a bridge between the ancient world of the Mahabharata and modern readers who might be intimidated by the original text.

'Shoedog' is also a great one. It gives a good look into the lives of the characters in a unique setting. The writing is very detailed and it really makes you feel like you're there with the characters.

A very famous Japanese novel is 'Battle Royale' by Koushun Takami. It tells a gripping and rather dark story of a group of students who are forced to fight to the death on an island as part of a government program. It's a thought - provoking and intense read.

Well, 'The Remains of the Day' for sure. It's so well - loved because of how it shows the inner thoughts of the butler Stevens. You really get to understand his loyalty to his job and how that has cost him in terms of personal relationships.

I would also mention 'Revenge'. It has a complex plot that keeps you guessing. Fry's writing style in this novel, with his long, flowing sentences and detailed descriptions, really draws you into the world he has created.

One highly regarded fiction book is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that explores themes of love, class, and society through the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which deals with racial injustice in a small Southern town. '1984' by George Orwell is also highly regarded. It depicts a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over the people.

The story of 'Death Note' is really captivating. A high - school student, Light Yagami, finds a notebook that can kill anyone whose name is written in it. His cat - and - mouse game with the detective L is intense and full of psychological battles. It makes you think about morality and power.

Well, 'A Scanner Darkly' is quite good. It delves into the world of drug addiction and surveillance. The characters are well - drawn, and the story gives a very real - feeling portrayal of a society on the edge. It's not just about the drugs, but also about identity and how we perceive ourselves and others.

A really interesting one is 'The Windup Girl' by Paolo Bacigalupi. It's set in a future where genetic engineering has run amok and the world is in a state of ecological and social collapse. The characters are complex and the cyberpunk elements are well - integrated into the overall dystopian setting.

A great Stephen King novel is 'The Stand'. It's an epic post - apocalyptic story that follows the survivors of a deadly plague as they are drawn into a battle between good and evil. Another one is 'Insomnia'. This novel delves into the experiences of an elderly man who begins to suffer from insomnia and discovers some strange and supernatural things as a result. 'Bag of Bones' is also a well - liked novel. It's about a writer who returns to his lakeside cabin after his wife's death and uncovers some dark secrets there.