Can you recommend some best gritty fantasy novels for beginners?

For beginners, 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi is a good start. It's an autobiographical graphic novel that shows a young girl growing up in Iran during a time of great change and turmoil. The art is simple yet effective in conveying the emotions and the story.

For beginners, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great choice. It has a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander, who is involved in solving a complex mystery. The book doesn't shy away from depicting violence and corruption, which are elements of a gritty crime novel.

For beginners, 'Stagecoach' is also a great choice. It has a simple yet engaging story about a group of people on a stagecoach journey through dangerous territory. It's easy to follow and still has that gritty western feel.

Some excellent dark gritty fantasy novels are 'The Darkness That Comes Before' by R. Scott Bakker. It's a complex and often disturbing story set in a world full of religious and political intrigue. 'Kushiel's Dart' by Jacqueline Carey is also a great pick. It has a unique world - building and a story that is both sensual and dark in many ways. And 'The Warded Man' by Peter V. Brett is a great addition to the list. It has a post - apocalyptic - like feel with a world overrun by demons and a hero who has to rise against all odds.

The 'Black Company' series by Glen Cook is among the best gritty fantasy. It focuses on a group of mercenaries and shows the gritty reality of their lives, from fighting in wars to dealing with the politics and power struggles around them. The series has a very down - to - earth and often dark view of the fantasy world. Also, 'Gardens of the Moon' by Steven Erikson, which is the first book in 'The Malazan Book of the Fallen' series, is a great example. It has a complex world - building and characters who are often faced with difficult and gritty situations in a world full of magic and mystery.

Sure. 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Time' by Mark Haddon is a good start. It has some gritty elements as it shows the challenges faced by a boy with autism and his family. Another is 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini, which deals with tough themes like friendship, betrayal, and the violence in Afghanistan in a way that's accessible to new readers of gritty fiction.

Another excellent choice is 'The Wire in the Blood' by Val McDermid. The main character, Dr. Tony Hill, is a psychologist who helps the police solve grisly murders. The novels are gritty as they deal with some of the darkest aspects of human nature and the often - seedy world of crime investigation.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan. It combines modern - day settings with Greek mythology in a really fun way. 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Diana Wynne Jones is also a good choice. It has a charming story and unique characters. And 'The Wizard of Oz' is a classic that is not too complex and is full of wonder.

For beginners, 'Harry Potter' is a great choice. The story is easy to follow and very engaging. It also introduces the concept of a magical world in a really accessible way.

I would recommend 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'. It combines modern - day settings with Greek mythology in a really fun way. The main character Percy is relatable for beginners. Also, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien. It's a shorter and more accessible introduction to Tolkien's Middle - earth compared to 'The Lord of the Rings'.