Another possible theme is change. The troubled waters could symbolize a changing world or situation. The characters might need to adapt to the changes brought by the troubled waters, whether it's changes in their community, relationships, or way of life.
Sure. 'The Water Dancer' could be a similar choice as it also delves into complex themes and settings related to water in a way. It has a rich story that unfolds in a somewhat mysterious and historical context.
The following are some of the books in the family's troubled times. They describe the lives and plight of families in turbulent times in different periods and regional settings:
Gone with the Wind was a classic work by Margaret Mitchell. It depicted the rise and fall of a family in the American South during the Civil War.
"One Thousand and One Nights"-This is a collection of Arabian folktales, telling the story of the Sultan's King Shahrial and Shahrazad, which contains many dramatic and emotional family stories.
"One Hundred Years of Solitude"-Gabriel García Márquez's classic magical realism novel, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the seven generations of the Buendía family and the fate of the family.
"La Dame aux Camélias"-A novel by Alexandre Dumas fils, later adapted into the famous opera "La Dame aux Camélias". The story described the love between a young man and a famous prostitute, which was full of family and social conflicts.
"War and Peace"-Leo Tolstoy's monumental work, depicting the life and fate of a 19th-century Russian aristocratic family during the Napoleonic Wars.
These novels were written in different historical periods and cultural backgrounds. They focused on the family and explored the struggle, change, and survival of the family in troubled times. Through complicated family relationships, love, and conflicts, they showed the complexity of human nature and the life experiences of families in turbulent times.
Alright, I'll recommend a few classic prose collections and good authors to you. I hope they can help you:
1 Moonlight over the Lotus Pond-Zhu Ziqing
2 "Back"-Father
Old Wang-Old Wang
Spring Silkworm-Silkworm
5 "Wild Sky and Low Trees"-Yu Guangzhong
6 "I and the Earth Altar"-Shi Tiesheng
7 "Fish in the Drizzle"-Yu Qiuyu
Fortress Besieged-Qian Zhongshu
These prose collections were all classic works with beautiful writing and profound thoughts. After reading them, they could bring the readers deep thoughts and insights. At the same time, the authors of these prose collections were also excellent, and their works had extremely high literary value. I hope you will enjoy these works and benefit from them.
Troubled Blood is purely fictional. The author likely drew inspiration from various sources but didn't base it directly on any true story. It's all part of the author's imagination and creative process.
Since I'm not familiar with this 'the waters novel', it could be written by an indie author or a relatively unknown writer. It might also be a work from a new emerging talent in the literary world. However, it could also be a book that has been overlooked and not widely publicized, so finding the author might require some in - depth research into less - known literary works.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read a novel named 'the waters novel'. It could be about various things like adventures on the waters, stories of people living near waters, or perhaps some kind of mystery related to water bodies.