Can you recommend some top rated 2017 literary fiction books?

Well, 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman was among the top rated in 2017 literary fiction. It's a thought - provoking book that flips the power dynamics between genders. There were also books like 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward. It delved deep into issues of race, family, and the American South, with beautiful prose and complex characters.

One more is 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. This novel weaves together the stories of a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II. It has beautiful prose and a touching story that captured the hearts of many readers.

Sure. 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is a great top - rated fiction book. It tells the story of an orphaned girl's journey through life, love, and self - discovery. Then there's 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien, a beloved fantasy novel that follows Bilbo Baggins on an adventure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is also highly rated, though it's a long and complex read, it offers a detailed look at Russian society during the Napoleonic Wars.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is highly rated. It has a complex mystery and a unique main character. Another one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The plot twists in it are really mind - boggling. And 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is also a classic in crime fiction. It's based on a real - life murder case and is very well - written.

Definitely. 'The Witch Elm' by Tana French is a top rated witch fiction book. It's a mystery novel that involves some elements of witchcraft. The story is really gripping as it unfolds. 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern also has some witch - like characters. It's a beautifully written book set in a magical circus. And 'Good Omens' by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett has a witch character too. It's a humorous and entertaining take on the apocalypse with a touch of witchy magic.

Sure. 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott is a classic top rated realistic fiction book. It tells the story of four sisters growing up during the Civil War. 'Anne of Green Gables' by Lucy Maud Montgomery is also very popular. It's about an orphan girl who goes to live on a farm in Canada. And 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' by Betty Smith is a wonderful read that shows the life of a young girl in a poor neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Sure. 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig is a great one. It tells a thought - provoking story about a woman who gets to explore different versions of her life in a magical library. Another is 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens, which combines mystery and beautiful nature descriptions.

Sure. 'Hornblower' series by C. S. Forester is great. It follows the adventures of Horatio Hornblower in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The series is known for its accurate portrayal of naval warfare and the character development of Hornblower.

'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez is a must - read. It tells the story of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. Márquez uses magical realism to create a unique and captivating world filled with love, death, and the passage of time.

Sure. 'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead is a top rated 2019 fiction book. It tells a powerful and harrowing story about a boys' reform school in the Jim Crow South.