There are several. 'Catch - 22' by Joseph Heller was banned in some areas. It satirizes war and military bureaucracy in a way that some found offensive. Also, 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess was banned. Its extreme violence and disturbing content led to its ban in some places. Another one is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker which was challenged in some areas for its frank portrayal of sexual abuse and racism.
Sure. 'The Satanic Verses' by Salman Rushdie was banned in many countries due to religious controversy. 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' by D. H. Lawrence was banned for its sexual content at the time. And 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' was once banned in some places as some people thought it was too absurd and might corrupt children's minds.
Yes, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' was also a best - selling novel in 2008. It's a mystery - thriller that follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a decades - old disappearance. The book was known for its complex plot and strong characters.
Also, 'The Tin Drum' by Günter Grass is a notable German novel. It tells the story of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who decides not to grow up. It uses magical realism to explore German history, especially during the Nazi era.
Sure. 'The City We Became' is one. It's really engaging as it turns New York City into a living, breathing character in the story. There are also elements of a fight against a mysterious and malevolent force that wants to destroy the city's unique identity.
Sure. 'The Institute' by Stephen King. It's a great horror novel with a plot that involves a mysterious place and strange happenings to the kids there.
Sure. 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a best - sold English novel. It has a vast and detailed fantasy world filled with different races like hobbits, elves, and dwarves. The story of Frodo's journey to destroy the One Ring is epic.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain is a well - known American novel. It follows the adventures of Huck and his friend Jim on the Mississippi River. Another one is 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison. This novel deals with the legacy of slavery and the supernatural.
Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is great. It has a really unique plot where ten strangers are lured to an isolated island and are killed one by one, and the mystery of who the killer is keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I think 'Second Skin' is also a great John Hawkes novel. It tells a rather unconventional story with his distinct writing style that sets it apart from more traditional novels. His use of language and the way he structures the narrative are quite fascinating in this work.
Then there's 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S. J. Watson. The protagonist wakes up every day with no memory of her past. As she tries to piece together her life, she discovers some very disturbing things. It's a fascinating exploration of identity and the mind's ability to deceive itself.
Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is a classic. It features the infamous Hannibal Lecter. The cat - and - mouse game between the FBI agent and Lecter is filled with psychological suspense as she tries to get inside the mind of a serial killer to catch another one.