It depends. Generally, a novella is shorter than a novel. A 120-page book could be either, depending on factors like the density of the writing and the complexity of the story.
The following is a list of recommended African novellas:
1. "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"-Ernest Hemmingway
The novel was set on the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, and discussed the theme of death. Through the story of Harry, the protagonist, Ernest displayed his attitude and psychological process towards death.
2. The Story of the Sahara-San Mao
This book tells the story of a stubborn woman wandering in the Sahara Desert, showing the loneliness and freedom of Africa.
3. Out of Africa-Cullen Brixson
This was a book based on the author's own experiences, telling the story of her running a coffee farm with her husband. The book depicted the beautiful scenery and rich culture of Africa.
Please note that the recommended book list above is based on the search results provided. There may be other excellent African novellas that have not been mentioned.
A book can be of various types, including non - fiction, textbooks, etc. A novel is mainly for entertainment, often with complex plots, characters, and themes. A novella has a more concise plot compared to a novel. It usually focuses on a single main plotline or a few related sub - plotlines.
Some of the works of the 2022 Chinese novella included "White Glazed Black Flower Jar and Stele Bridge,""Floating Picture,""The Story of the Plague Fox,""Face Changing,""Invite a Horse as Matchmaker," and "The Truth Came to Light." These works covered different subjects and styles, from the blend of reality and fantasy to the story of people and cities, to the encounter and separation of people in the epidemic, and the ups and downs of comic artists. These works demonstrated the variety and creative strength of contemporary Chinese literature.
Well, a short story is usually quite brief, often focusing on one main event or idea. A novella is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. A novel is a much more extensive work with complex plots and multiple characters. A book is a general term that can refer to any of these forms or even non-fiction works.
A novella is kind of in the middle ground. It's not as brief as a short story but not as extensive as a novel. It usually has enough depth to explore a theme or story in a compact way.
Definitely a novel. '1984' has a substantial narrative, rich character arcs, and explores multiple themes and social issues, which are typical characteristics of a novel rather than a novella.
A novella was a type of literary genre that usually referred to a large-scale novel that told a complete story in between 100 to 1,000,000 words. A novella was usually based on the story of one or more main characters. It was used to describe a complex social environment by telling their experiences and stories. The novella was also one of the most popular literary styles because it could create stories with depth and complexity, while also giving enough time and space to show complex human nature and emotions.
An example of a 5,000-word novella is as follows:
Doomsday Blade
When the world was destroyed and only survivors were left, a young university student began his journey of survival.
His name was Li Feng, and he was an ordinary university student. Before the apocalypse, he lived an ordinary life and got along well with his girlfriend, living a happy life. But when the apocalypse arrived, everything changed.
His girlfriend was attacked by a monster. Li Feng decided to face this world alone. He began his journey of survival and encountered all kinds of challenges along the way, but he never gave up.
He had experienced the hardships of surviving in the wild and fighting monsters, learning how to hunt and survive. Finally, he arrived at an abandoned city where he discovered a mysterious underground world.
In this underground world, he met a mysterious girl called Amelia. Amelia told him that this world was once the ruins of a civilization, but it disappeared before the apocalypse.
Li Feng and Emily explored this world together and discovered many secrets. They had encountered many dangers, but they had always supported each other through every difficulty.
In the end, they found a mysterious treasure that greatly improved their abilities. They had finally found a way out of the apocalypse and regained their lives.
However, they realized that this world was not as beautiful as they had imagined. After the apocalypse, the world became more cruel and cold, and the relationships between people became more complicated and sinister.
Li Feng and Emily learned how to survive in this cruel world and support each other to face the challenges of this world. Their stories tell us that even in the darkest moments, we must not give up hope and face the world bravely to find a way out together.