One of the well - known ones might be 'Gone Girl'. In this book, the relationship between the main characters is filled with a complex and somewhat abusive dynamic. The wife goes missing, and as the story unfolds, the true nature of their relationship, which includes elements of psychological abuse, is revealed.
One of the top selling abuse - themed fiction books could be 'A Child Called It' by Dave Pelzer. It's a heart - wrenching memoir that details the author's experience of child abuse. The book has been widely read as it sheds light on a very serious and often overlooked issue in society.
Thirteen Reasons Why' also touches on relationship abuse. Hannah Baker's tapes reveal the many ways in which she was mistreated by her classmates and some of the people she had relationships with, whether it was bullying, which can be seen as a form of abuse, or more direct forms of emotional and psychological harm. However, this book has also been controversial due to some of its content.
'Room' by Emma Donoghue is another great example. It's about a mother and son who are held captive and the abuse they endure in their confined situation. The unique perspective of the story, told from the point of view of the young boy, has captivated readers around the world and contributed to its high sales.
Well, 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama, though it's a memoir, had elements that were very fictional - like the way she told stories about her life. It was a best - seller in 2019. In the realm of pure fiction, 'The Institute' by Stephen King was also among the top selling. It had King's signature horror and mystery elements, and the story about a secret institute and the children there was really engaging.
Another popular 2023 fiction book is 'Happy Place' by Emily Henry. It combines elements of romance and self - discovery. The characters are well - developed, and the story takes readers on an emotional journey, which is a big reason for its high sales. Henry has a knack for creating relatable and lovable characters that draw readers in.
One of the top selling fiction books in 2016 was 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It was a psychological thriller that had a gripping plot and complex characters which attracted a wide readership.
Some of the top selling 2017 fiction books were 'La Belle Sauvage' by Philip Pullman. It was a much - anticipated new work from Pullman. 'Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green was also on the list. Green has a large following, and this book with its exploration of mental health and teenage experiences was well - received. And 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami continued to sell well as his works are always in demand for their unique storytelling and exploration of human nature.
One of the 2017 top selling fiction books was 'It' by Stephen King. It's a horror novel that managed to terrify readers with its creepy clown, Pennywise. The story, set in a small town, has a great deal of depth and character development. King is known for his ability to create vivid and terrifying worlds, and 'It' is no exception. It was very popular, both among his long - time fans and new readers.
One of the top selling fiction books in 2015 was 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. It was highly anticipated as it was a follow - up of sorts to 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and attracted a lot of attention from readers old and new.