Can you recommend the best anti - hero novels for beginners?

For beginners, 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' is a great start. It's easy to understand and the anti - hero aspect of Naofumi's character is really well - developed. He starts off being wronged and his journey of trying to prove himself while also not always following the 'right' path is engaging. Another good one is 'Overlord'. The concept of Momonga being an all - powerful anti - hero in a game - turned - real - world is really interesting and the story progresses in a way that's not too difficult to follow.

For beginners, 'The Maze Runner' could be a great choice. Thomas, the main character, has to make some tough decisions that are not always morally clear - cut, making him somewhat of an anti - hero. Also, 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' has characters who are not your typical heroes. They have their own motives and ways of dealing with the strange world they're in, which can introduce the idea of anti - heroes in a really interesting way.

Sure. 'The Black Company' by Glen Cook is a classic. The soldiers in the Black Company are mercenaries, not heroes in the common sense. They do what they need to survive in a dark and brutal world. Another is 'Half a King' by Joe Abercrombie. Yarvi is a crippled prince who has to use his wits and less - than - noble means to achieve his goals. And don't forget 'The Broken Empire' trilogy by Mark Lawrence, where Jorg Ancrath is a very complex anti - hero.

For beginners, 'Beauty and the Beast' (in book form) can be great. The Beast is a hero in the end, and the story of how Belle and he fall in love is very well - known and straightforward. It has a great message about seeing beyond appearances. Also, 'Me Before You' has a hero - like character in Will. The relationship between Lou and Will is a touching and easy - to - understand story for those starting out in hero romance novels.

For beginners, 'Persepolis' is a great choice. It has a simple yet powerful art style and a very engaging story that's easy to follow. 'Bone' is also good. It has a lot of humor and the story is not overly complex. Another option could be 'Smile' by Raina Telgemeier. It's a relatable coming - of - age story about a girl going through dental problems and the challenges of middle school.

For beginners, 'The Hating Game' is a good choice. The male lead, Josh, has a possessive side when it comes to his relationship with Lucy. It has a light - hearted and fun tone that makes it easy to get into the possessive hero romance genre.

If you're just starting out, 'Brave New World' is a good choice. It presents a vivid and disturbing vision of a society shaped by capitalist values like consumerism. The writing style is engaging, and it makes you think about the negative impacts of such a system. '1984' is also suitable for beginners. Its themes of control and the distortion of truth are relevant to understanding how a capitalist - influenced regime can operate in extreme ways.

Well, 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch is a top pick. Locke is a con artist in a fantasy world, far from the typical hero. He uses his wits and charm, often for self - serving purposes at first. Then there's 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman, which has characters like Shadow who have a dark side and don't fit the classic hero mold. Also, 'The Blade Itself' in The First Law series is great for its anti - hero Glokta.

One of the best is 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore. The characters in it are complex anti - heroes, blurring the lines between good and bad. Another great one is 'The Dark Knight Returns' which features Batman as an aging, more morally ambiguous anti - hero. 'A Clockwork Orange' also counts, with its protagonist Alex being a disturbing anti - hero who challenges the concepts of free will and morality.

The 'Ultimate Spider - Man' series is also good for beginners. It reimagines the Spider - Man story in a modern and fresh way. It's full of action and humor, which are typical elements of superhero stories that new readers will enjoy.