Can you recommend a few best Taiwan novels?

Definitely. 'Flowers in the Attic' by V.C. Andrews. The story of the children locked in the attic, the incestuous undertones, and the abuse they suffer is very disturbing. It's a story that stays with you long after you've finished reading. Another disturbing novel is 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty. The demonic possession and the fight against it are both terrifying and disturbing.

Sure. 'Looking for Alaska' by John Green is a great campus novel. It's about a boy's experiences at a boarding school, including his friendships and his search for meaning. Another one is 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' which tells the story of a long - serving teacher at a boys' public school.

Sure. 'Sister Carrie' by Theodore Dreiser is a great Chicago novel. It follows the story of a young woman trying to make her way in the big city. Another one is 'My Ántonia' by Willa Cather. Although it's not solely set in Chicago, it has important connections to the city and is a wonderful piece of literature. Also, 'Winesburg, Ohio' by Sherwood Anderson has some elements related to Chicago and is considered a classic.

I would recommend 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' by John le Carré. It's a complex spy - related crime novel that keeps you on your toes as you try to figure out who the mole is. 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle is the first Sherlock Holmes story and a great start for those interested in detective - based crime novels. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a charming crime series set in Botswana, with a female detective solving various local mysteries.

Sure. 'The Song Is You' by Megan Abbott is a great one. It's a mystery novel set in the world of rock music. Another is 'Girl in a Band' by Kim Gordon. It gives her perspective on her time in Sonic Youth and the wider music scene. 'Uptown Downstairs at the Middle of the Night' by Julia Glass also has a strong rock - related plot.

Sure. 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway can be considered in a way. While not strictly a surf novel, it has elements that resonate with surfers. The struggle of the old man against the sea is similar to a surfer's battle with the powerful waves. It shows the respect and awe one should have for the ocean.

'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontë also contains revenge elements. Heathcliff, after being mistreated and rejected, returns to seek revenge on those who wronged him, especially Hindley and Edgar. It's a dark and passionate novel that explores love, hatred, and the cycle of revenge that spans generations.

Sure. 'The Persian Boy' by Mary Renault is a notable one. It gives an interesting perspective on ancient Persia. It's a fictionalized account of the life of Bagoas, a young eunuch in the court of Alexander the Great, and it offers insights into Persian culture of that era.

Sure. 'The Long Goodbye' by Raymond Chandler is a must - read. It has Chandler's great writing style and a complex plot involving his famous detective, Philip Marlowe. Another one is 'The Glass Key' by Dashiell Hammett. It's a story of political intrigue and loyalty among a group of tough characters. 'A Kiss Before Dying' by Ira Levin is also a great hardboiled novel with a devious and suspenseful plot.

I would recommend 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It's set in Puritan New England and deals with themes of sin, guilt, and redemption through the story of Hester Prynne. 'Native Son' by Richard Wright is also a significant realist novel. It tells the story of Bigger Thomas, a young African - American man in Chicago, and explores the issues of race, poverty, and social oppression in the United States. And 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee is a well - known realist novel that tackles issues of racism and injustice in the South during the 1930s.