fiction travel books

Some might have vivid descriptions of different landscapes. For example, books could describe the bustling streets of big cities or the serene beauty of countryside areas.

There is also 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It takes readers on a journey through different places during World War II. The descriptions of the various locations, from the French coast to a German town, are so vivid that it feels like a travel experience in the midst of a historical and emotional story.

Travel fiction books often include elements of adventure. The characters are constantly facing challenges and uncertainties. For instance, in 'The Lost City of Z', the explorer has to deal with the harsh environment of the Amazon, including dangerous animals and difficult terrains. They also tend to have a strong sense of discovery, whether it's about new places, new cultures, or even self - discovery as in 'Eat, Pray, Love'.

'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac is also a great travel fiction. It chronicles the adventures of the characters as they travel across America. It gives a sense of the freedom and restlessness of the Beat Generation, with its detailed accounts of the road trips and the people met along the way.

A notable 2016 fiction travel book is 'Here I Am' by Jonathan Safran Foer. It follows a family in the United States and their journey through different emotional landscapes as well as physical locations. The book delves deep into family relationships and how they are affected by the places they are in and the events that occur around them. The descriptions of the various American settings add to the overall feel of the story as a travel of sorts.

'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho can also be considered in this genre. It's about a young shepherd's journey to find his personal legend, which involves traveling to different places and meeting various people. It has many philosophical insights along the way.

They often involve a journey of self - transformation. In many such books, the protagonist starts off one way and through their travels, they change. Like in 'Wild' by Cheryl Strayed, as she hikes the Pacific Crest Trail, she grows and heals from her past traumas. Usually, travel fiction also has elements of adventure. Whether it's facing natural disasters or getting lost in an unknown place, there's always some sort of excitement and unpredictability in the story.

The book 'Travels with Charley' by John Steinbeck is often considered a great travel fiction. Steinbeck travels across America with his dog Charley, and through his eyes we see the different landscapes and cultures of the United States. 'The Beach' by Alex Garland is also a notable one. It's about a young traveler's discovery of a hidden, idyllic beach community in Thailand. 'The Lost Continent' by Bill Bryson is another. Bryson travels around the United Kingdom, providing humorous and insightful observations about the places he visits.

One characteristic is the sense of adventure. In travel books fiction, like 'On the Road', characters are often on a journey filled with unexpected events and encounters. Another is the exploration of different cultures. For example, in 'Eat, Pray, Love', the author dives deep into the cultures of Italy, India and Indonesia. Also, there's usually a strong element of self - discovery. The characters in these books, such as in 'The Alchemist', often learn a great deal about themselves during their travels.

Another characteristic is the concept of causality. Time travel stories usually play with the idea of how actions in the past or future can affect the present. In '11/22/63', the main character's attempts to change history have far - reaching consequences. Also, many time travel fiction books have a sense of adventure. The characters are often on a journey, either physically through time or in terms of self - discovery like in 'Outlander' where Claire has to adapt to a new and dangerous world in the past.