A Hanime with a good story usually has a clear narrative arc. It begins with an inciting incident that sets the story in motion, like in 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' where the girl discovers her ability to time - leap. Then there is a rising action with various challenges and conflicts for the characters. The climax is intense, and finally, there is a resolution. Also, emotional depth is important. 'Grave of the Fireflies' is extremely sad and makes you feel deeply for the characters, which is a sign of a good story.
Some recommended light novels are 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!'. It's a hilarious story about a boy who is reincarnated in a fantasy world but things don't go as expected. It has great comedic elements. 'No Game No Life' is also good. It features two brilliant siblings who are transported to a world where everything is decided by games. They use their wits to outsmart their opponents. And 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' is popular. It tells the story of a young man who is summoned to another world as the Shield Hero but is wrongly accused and has to fight to prove himself.
How about 'A Silent Voice'? This Hanime deals with heavy themes such as bullying and redemption. The story is about a boy who used to bully a deaf girl and then tries to make amends as he grows up. It shows the journey of self - forgiveness and acceptance in a very moving way, with great character development and a well - crafted story.
One great web novel is 'The King's Avatar'. It's about a professional gamer who is forced to retire from the team but makes a comeback in the game world through a new character. The story has great character development and exciting gaming scenarios.
You can start by checking out online bookstores like Amazon or Barnes & Noble. They have a wide selection of light novels. Another option is to visit specialized anime and manga stores. They often carry light novels as well. You can also ask for recommendations on anime or light novel forums. People there are usually very passionate and can give you some great suggestions.
You can find popular web novels on platforms like Webnovel. It has a vast collection of different genres of web novels from all over the world. They also have a ranking system which helps you to quickly identify the most popular ones.
One popular 'Monster in his eyes Russian mafia romance novel' could be 'Twisted Loyalties'. It tells a story of a young woman who gets involved with a powerful Russian mafia man and the complex relationship that unfolds between them.
Well, the popularity of novels often lies in their ability to transport readers to different worlds. In many popular fantasy novels such as 'The Lord of the Rings', the detailed and immersive world - building is what draws readers in. They can escape from their daily lives and explore Middle - earth. Additionally, the writing style matters. Some popular novels have a very accessible writing style, like 'The Alchemist'. It uses simple yet profound language that can be understood by a broad range of readers.
I know that 'The Kite Runner' was quite popular in 2004. Its heart - wrenching story about Amir and Hassan in Afghanistan really captured the readers' hearts. It was widely read and sold many copies.