Discovering the best Malayalam novels

Well, 'Athira' is a great Malayalam horror novel. It's really good at creating a sense of dread. You know, like you're waiting for something bad to happen all the time while reading.

'Monstress' was a big deal in 2017. It has a strong female lead and a really dark and complex world. The story is full of political intrigue, magic, and mystery. The art is a blend of Asian - inspired aesthetics and a more Western - style of storytelling through the visuals.

There's also 'The Dragonfly Sea' by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor. This novel is rich in Kenyan culture and mythology. It follows the journey of a young girl and is filled with beautiful descriptions of the sea and the coastal areas of Kenya. It's a story of self - discovery and the connection between people and their environment.

Some of the well - known Malayalam novels could include 'Chemmeen' by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. It beautifully portrays the life of the fisherfolk. Another is 'Randamoozham' by M.T. Vasudevan Nair which is a re - imagining of the Mahabharata from Bheema's perspective.

'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin is a well - rated horror novel. It's about a young woman who suspects that her unborn baby is part of a satanic plot. The slow - building tension and the feeling of paranoia are what make this book so engaging and scary.

'Raag Darbari' by Shrilal Shukla has some elements of romantic relationships within the complex web of rural society it portrays. It's not a pure - bred romance novel but the relationships and the way they are depicted add a touch of romance. It gives a great insight into the social fabric of rural Hindi - speaking areas.

A great Korean light novel is 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint'. It has a really unique premise. The protagonist is an ordinary office worker who has read a web novel called 'Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World' and suddenly finds himself in the world of that novel. He has to use his knowledge of the story to survive and change the fate of the world. It's a very engaging read with a lot of twists and turns.

A really good Russian graphic novel is 'The Red Star'. It's set in a science - fiction universe and deals with themes of war, ideology, and power. The art is detailed and gritty, which really helps to bring the story to life.

Some people might consider 'Steins; Gate' as a top uncensored eroge novel. It has an amazing time - travel plot that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats. The characters are smartly written, and the scientific concepts are well - integrated into the story.

One of the top romantic Indian novels is 'The Immortals of Meluha' by Amish Tripathi. It has a strong romantic sub - plot that is intertwined with the epic adventure. Another good one is 'Shantaram' by Gregory David Roberts, which, while not strictly an Indian - authored book but set in India, has a great love story. 'The Inheritance of Loss' by Kiran Desai also has elements of love and longing within its broader narrative of loss and identity.