Can you recommend some great strange American novels?

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee is a classic. It tells the story of a young girl in the South during the Great Depression and deals with themes of racism and justice. Another great one is 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville. It's an epic adventure about Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for the white whale.

One of the well - known great American tragedy novels is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It shows the tragedy of the American Dream through the character of Jay Gatsby.

'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt is also a notable recent American novel. It follows the life of a young boy, Theo, after he survives a terrorist attack at an art museum and becomes obsessed with a painting. The novel explores themes of loss, art, and the human condition over a long span of time.

I would suggest 'Mystic River' by Dennis Lehane. It's a story about three childhood friends whose lives are changed forever by a tragic event. The exploration of guilt, redemption, and the nature of friendship within the context of a crime is really well - done. And 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a noir classic with a hard - boiled detective at its center.

One great Native American novel is 'Love Medicine' by Louise Erdrich. It weaves together the stories of multiple generations in a Native American community, exploring themes like family, identity, and love.

Well, 'The Bear' by William Faulkner is a great American wilderness novel. It delves deep into the Mississippi wilderness and the complex relationship between man and nature there. 'The Snow Leopard' by Peter Matthiessen, although it also involves regions outside the US, has a significant part set in the American wilderness. It's a spiritual journey through the wild. 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer is about a young man's adventure in the Alaskan wilderness, which is both inspiring and tragic.

A lesser - known but excellent American war novel is 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. It's about a soldier's experience in World War II and also delves into the absurdity of war and time. Vonnegut's unique writing style makes it a very engaging read.

Since I don't know the exact '2006 great American novels', I can't give a proper recommendation. But if we think about popular American novels around that time, some well - received ones might be contenders. However, without that specific 2006 categorization, it's hard to be precise.

'Ceremony' by Leslie Marmon Silko also has elements that can be considered in the realm of Native American horror. It weaves together themes of PTSD, Native American traditions, and a sense of unease and struggle. The story is complex and rich, and as it progresses, it reveals a world full of both beauty and horror within the Native American experience.

One great Native American fantasy novel is 'Trail of Lightning' by Rebecca Roanhorse. It combines elements of Navajo mythology with a post - apocalyptic setting, creating a really unique and engaging story.