The following is a list of recommended books for ancient culture novels:
1. " Phoenix Power Chess the World ": This novel is an ancient novel. It is set in the background of the palace struggle and tells the story of the heroine's struggle and growth.
2. " The Selection of the Heavens ": This novel is also an ancient novel. It tells the story of the protagonist's adventures and growth in the foreign world. It has a strong ancient cultural element.
These two novels were well written and had rich plots. They were worth reading.
I think 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is quite popular. It's set in the American South and tackles issues like racism and social inequality which were deeply ingrained in the local culture at that time. The story told from Scout's perspective gives a vivid picture of the cultural environment.
One of the most popular is 'Consider Phlebas'. It's often recommended as a starting point for those new to the Culture series. It has a lot of action and introduces the basic concepts of the Culture in an engaging way.
In 'Moby - Dick', Captain Ahab is extremely memorable. His obsessive quest for the white whale drives the entire story. He is a complex character filled with vengeance and single - minded determination. Also, Emma Bovary from 'Madame Bovary' is unforgettable. Her dissatisfaction with her life and her pursuit of romantic ideals lead to her downfall.
Well, they often have complex personalities. For example, in some Chinese culture novels, the characters might be deeply influenced by Confucian values, showing respect for elders and a strong sense of propriety. They can also be very adaptable to the cultural environment they are in, whether it's a traditional rural setting or a bustling city in the context of the novel. And they usually carry the cultural heritage of that particular society, like certain traditional arts or crafts knowledge might be part of a character's identity.
One common archetype is the hero. This character often has noble qualities and undertakes a great mission, like saving a community or a nation in the story. Another is the trickster, who uses their wits and cunning to get what they want, sometimes in a humorous way.
The main features include complex world - building. The 'Culture' is a post - scarcity, high - tech society where different species coexist. There's also moral and ethical exploration. For example, in many of the novels, characters face decisions that test their values in the context of the 'Culture' society.
Here are a few related novels I found for you:
1. "Ultimate Fortune Teller" Author: Sacred Fire Spring and Autumn, Category: City, Special Art Super, Completed, You can enjoy it without worry.
2. "The City's Supreme Holy Doctor" Author: Still Looking Back.CS, Category: City, Special Super, Completed, You Can Enjoy with Rest assured
3. [I Really Don't Want to Have a System] Author: The Great God of War in the Universe, Category: City, City Ability, Completed, You Can Enjoy It with Rest assured
The following is a brief introduction of these novels:
1. Ultimate Fortune Teller
I'm very serious!
I am sincere!
I never take the initiative to ask my clients for money!
However, no one had ever dared to give less than one point!
Master, Master, I went to pretend to be a ghost to scare people again last night…"
Cough cough…pretend that you didn't see the conversation!
As a newcomer of the new era, he was a person with four virtues.
Why would I scare a customer?
2. 'City's Supreme Saint Doctor'
Zhou Fan was forced to marry into the Liu family after treating his mother's illness and was ridiculed coldly.
However, he awakened overnight and became invincible in the world.
3. 'I really don't want to have a system.'
Hmm? You're a heaven-defying system, and you want to bind me?
Zhong Su: "Sorry, I'm invincible. I really don't want the system!" [Invincible Text]
(This book is also known as "Global Mystery Land","Chaos of Immortals","Time and Space Collapse Is Brain Burning","All the People Come to Cultivate Immortal")
These works all have good reputations for your reference.
Another notable one is 'Use of Weapons'. It's really interesting as it tells the story in a non - linear way, slowly revealing the character's past and the nature of the Culture. The book is full of moral and ethical dilemmas which make it a thought - provoking read.
Another novel is 'Use of Weapons'. This one is really interesting as it plays with the narrative structure. It tells the story of a man named Zakalwe in the context of the 'Culture' in a non - linear way, which keeps the readers on their toes and reveals different aspects of the 'Culture' as the story unfolds.