What are some famous 1st person novels?

One famous 1st person novel is 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. The narrator, Holden Caulfield, takes the readers through his experiences in New York City after being expelled from school. His first - person perspective gives a very personal and often cynical view of the adult world and the so - called 'phoniness' he sees around him.

One of the best is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. The first - person narration through Scout gives a child's innocent yet perceptive view of the racially charged events in the town. Another great one is 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. Holden Caulfield's first - person account is full of teenage angst and disillusionment. 'Pride and Prejudice' also has a form of first - person perspective through Elizabeth Bennet's thoughts and feelings which adds depth to the story.

One popular 1st person romance novel is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. The story is told mainly from Elizabeth Bennet's perspective. Another is 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer, where Bella Swan's first - person account draws readers into the vampire - human love story. Also, 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks, with the male lead Noah's first - person narration in parts, which beautifully portrays a long - lasting love.

One great one is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. The first - person narrative draws you into the complex world of mystery and crime. It makes you feel like you're right there with the protagonist as they uncover secrets.

A lesser - known but very good 1st person horror graphic novel is 'My Friend Dahmer'. It gives a chilling look into the mind of Jeffrey Dahmer from the perspective of someone who knew him, and the graphic novel format makes it even more disturbing.

Well, 'Eleanor & Park' is a great 1st person teen romance novel. It shows the relationship between Eleanor and Park through their own eyes. The way the story unfolds from their perspectives really draws you in. Then there's 'Anna and the French Kiss' by Stephanie Perkins. Anna's experiences in Paris, including her romantic encounters, are told in the first person. It gives a very intimate view of her feelings and the development of her relationships. Also, 'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell is quite popular. Cath's story, especially her relationship with Levi, is shared in the first person and is full of charm.

'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens is also excellent. Pip's first - person account of his journey from a poor boy with 'great expectations' to a more self - aware man is really engaging. We see his growth, his mistakes, and his understanding of the world around him.

In classic 1st person novels, the narrator's reliability can be an interesting aspect. In 'Heart of Darkness', Marlow's first - person account may be questioned in terms of how accurate his view of the African continent and the 'savagery' he perceives really is. There's also the ability to create mystery. In 'Rebecca', the new Mrs. de Winter's first - person narration keeps the mystery of Rebecca alive. Moreover, the use of first - person can make the story more emotional. In 'A Tale of Two Cities', Sydney Carton's internal monologues (a form of first - person) are deeply emotional and add a great deal to the overall tone of the novel.

Well, 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a well - known 3rd person novel. It presents a vast panorama of Russian society during the Napoleonic era. The third - person narrative enables Tolstoy to show the different fates and actions of numerous characters. Then there's 'Middlemarch' by George Eliot. This novel, with its third - person account, delves deep into the lives, hopes, and disappointments of the people in a provincial English town. And 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville also uses third - person view to tell the story of Captain Ahab's obsessive hunt for the white whale.

One of the most famous 21st - century novels is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's a dystopian story that follows Katniss Everdeen as she participates in a deadly televised competition. Another is 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' which is the final installment in the Harry Potter series. It wraps up the epic battle between good and evil in the wizarding world. Also, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is well - known. It's a complex thriller with a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander, who uncovers dark secrets.