What are some of the best modern works of fiction?

One of the great modern Scottish fictions is 'Trainspotting' by Irvine Welsh. It gives a gritty and unflinching look at the lives of a group of drug addicts in Edinburgh. Another is 'The Trick is to Keep Breathing' by Janice Galloway, which explores themes of grief and female identity in a very poignant way. And 'Sunset Song' by Lewis Grassic Gibbon is also highly regarded. It delves into the life of a young woman in rural Scotland, depicting the harshness of the land and the changes in society.

One of the best modern Chinese fiction works is 'To Live' by Yu Hua. It tells a heart - wrenching story of a man's life through many historical upheavals in China. The protagonist endures great hardships and losses, which reflects the tough times in Chinese history.

One of the best modern science fiction works is 'The Martian' by Andy Weir. It tells a thrilling story of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his fight for survival. Another great one is 'Ex Machina' which delves into the concept of artificial intelligence and its implications. 'Ready Player One' is also a popular modern sci - fi work, filled with 80s pop - culture references and an exciting virtual world adventure.

One of the best modern detective fiction is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and a very interesting female lead, Lisbeth Salander. The story is set in Sweden and involves a lot of dark family secrets and financial intrigue.

The 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle, though it started a while ago, still has a modern feel in many ways. Holmes' deductive reasoning is a model for mystery - solving. Each story presents a unique mystery, from 'A Study in Scarlet' to 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', and they are all masterpieces of the mystery genre.

One of the best modern noir fiction works is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns, exploring themes of marriage, deception, and the dark side of human nature. The characters are well - developed and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat.

One of the best modern literature fictions is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a powerful story that deals with themes of racism and injustice through the eyes of a young girl. It has great character development and a very engaging plot.

Well, 'The Hunger Games' trilogy by Suzanne Collins is quite popular in modern dystopian lit. It shows a post - apocalyptic world where children are forced to fight to the death for the entertainment of the rich. Then there's 'Snowpiercer' (the book that inspired the movie). It's set on a perpetually - moving train in a frozen world, with a strict class system. Oh, and 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel, which is about a post - pandemic world and how art and culture survive in the ruins.

One of the best is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. Although Larsson was Swedish, the Millennium series has had a huge impact on modern crime fiction, and it has been widely read in the British context as well. Another great one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its complex characters and plot twists. And 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by J.K. Rowling (writing as Robert Galbraith) is also excellent. It features a private detective, Cormoran Strike, and has all the elements of a great British crime story - mystery, intrigue, and a touch of class.

One of the best is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It features the iconic detective Philip Marlowe and has a complex, noir - style plot filled with mystery and tough - talking characters.