It really varies. Some books can be short, like a novella that might be around 50 to 100 pages. Others, like epic novels, can run for hundreds or even thousands of pages.
Here are some recommended novels for you to read when you're out of books:
1. " The Evil King Chases His Wife " was an ancient novel, which told the story of the modern top-tier killer Su Luo who transmigrated to the body of the useless Fourth Miss of the Azure Continent. There were scenes of chasing and being chased in the story. The female lead dared to take responsibility for her actions, while the male lead was loyal. The writing of this book was good and the plot was attractive.
2. " All the Male Cultivators in the World Are Human Cauldrons ": This is a cultivation transmigration novel. The female protagonist is not young, but she has three views. The process of growing up is natural, and there is no cliché plot. This book was a good choice for readers who were tired of the self-cultivation novels about women.
3. This was a fantasy novel that told the story of Qin Mu's rise in the cultivation world from Disabled Elderly Village in Great Ruins. There was a plot of the villain's path in the story, and the protagonist gradually grew from an ordinary person to a strong person. The book was completed, and the word count had reached 5,889,500.
4. " The Reborn Little Farmer Girl " was a novel that told the story of a modern girl who was reborn as an ancient farmer girl. The story included the plot of fighting the best and raising cute pets.
5. << Nine Refinements to Immortality >>: This is a cultivation novel that tells the story of a mortal's cultivation. The main character eventually became a True Immortal through the path of cultivation. The book was completed, with a total of 7.88 million words.
I hope that the novels recommended above can satisfy your reading needs and help you get through the book shortage.
One characteristic is a multi - layered plot. In a long book story like 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, there are different sub - plots that all contribute to the overall theme. Also, good long book stories usually have a strong theme that makes the reader think. '1984' by George Orwell has a powerful theme about totalitarianism. The story should also be engaging from start to finish, like 'The Great Gatsby' which keeps the reader hooked with its mystery and drama.
One characteristic is the development of multiple plotlines. For example, in 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens, there are different story arcs that converge and diverge throughout the book, involving characters in London and Paris during the French Revolution. Another is in - depth character exploration. Long stories often give a lot of time to develop characters fully, like in 'Moby - Dick' where Captain Ahab's complex personality is gradually revealed. Also, long - story books usually cover a wide span of time or a large geographical area, which adds to the richness of the narrative.
Well, a book telling a long story often has a complex plot. It's not just a simple linear story. Take 'The Lord of the Rings' for instance. There are many different quests and challenges that the characters face, and all these elements are intertwined. Moreover, such a book usually has a richly developed setting. In a long - story book like 'Moby - Dick', the sea and the whaling ship are not just backdrops but are almost characters themselves. And the character development in a long - story book is often in - depth. Characters change and grow over the course of the long story.
Well, a book with a long story usually spans a long period of time. Take 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez. It covers generations of the Buendía family over a century. Another characteristic is that it can explore complex themes in great depth. Because there is more space in a long story, the author can really dig into ideas like fate, history, and human nature.
One great long - story book is 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It's a classic that tells the story of several Russian families during the Napoleonic era. The book is full of complex characters, detailed descriptions of battles, and deep insights into human nature.
The length of a short story book isn't fixed precisely. However, a common range is between 80 and 180 pages. This gives enough space for a collection of engaging short stories without being overly lengthy.