What are the most popular ones in the list of ghost story novels?

I think 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde also belongs here. While it's not a typical ghost story in the sense of having apparitions everywhere, the idea of Dorian's portrait changing as his soul decays has a very gothic feel to it and can be considered a form of 'ghostly' presence of his sins.

Definitely 'The Shining'. The story of a family in an isolated, haunted hotel is really creepy. The sense of isolation and the slow descent into madness are well - crafted. The hotel seems to have a life of its own, with all its ghosts and strange occurrences.

I think 'The Great Gatsby' is very popular. It shows the decadence and dreams of the Jazz Age through the character of Jay Gatsby and his unrequited love for Daisy.

One of the most popular is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. It has simple but really funny illustrations and a story that many kids and even adults can identify with. It shows the daily life and small - scale dramas of a school - going kid in a very humorous way.

I think 'Watchmen' is very popular. It's known for its complex plot and deep exploration of superheroes. 'Maus' is also highly popular as it's a very important work that uses a unique medium to tell a historical story.

'Persepolis' is very popular. Its simple yet powerful black - and - white illustrations combined with a deeply personal story of a girl's life in a complex society make it a standout. People are drawn to the authenticity of the female experience it portrays.

One of the most popular is 'V for Vendetta'. It has a very cool and mysterious protagonist, V, who is fighting against a totalitarian regime. The story is full of action and has some deep political and philosophical undertones.

Definitely 'The Dark Knight Returns'. It's been highly influential and is often considered one of the best Batman graphic novels ever. People love its dark and mature take on the character.

One more popular one could be 'Wuthering Heights'. The passionate and often dark love story between Heathcliff and Catherine is very captivating. The wild moors setting adds to the overall mood of the novel.

One more popular French graphic novel is 'Blacksad'. It features a hard - boiled detective who is also an anthropomorphic black cat. The noir - style stories and the detailed art that brings the animal - based characters to life have made it a hit among graphic novel fans.