The best Novel Books suggested and reviewed by Escalating Knowledge.
An Inspiring Tale of Love and the Human Spirit Triumphing Over Adversity Introduction Patricia Nell Warren's acclaimed 1974 novel The Front Runner follows the romantic relationship between coach Harlan Brown…
My Adventure on a Lifeboat with a Bengal Tiger Introduction I still remember the first time I picked up Life of Pi by Yann Martel. The whimsical title and cover…
The aura of Eva "Evita" Perón, Argentina's legendary First Lady, has captivated the world's imagination for over half a century. Yet much about her dramatic life story remains shrouded in mystery and controversy. In Santa Evita, acclaimed Argentine writer Tomás Eloy Martínez attempts to peel back the layers of myth surrounding this compelling historical figure. Written in Martínez’s richly descriptive prose, the book opens in 1955 upon the startling discovery of Evita's perfectly preserved corpse in a crypt in Italy - stolen and hidden there for over two years after her death.
Step into a world bathed in both celestial light and chilling shadows. Imagine a voice, young and vibrant, yet woven with an ethereal wisdom beyond its years. This is the world of Susie Salmon, the unforgettable narrator of Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones, a novel that will linger in your mind long after the final page is turned.
Experiencing Existentialism: A Review of Albert Camus' thought-provoking Classic The Stranger Introduction Albert Camus' thought-provoking 1942 novel The Stranger focuses on the experiences of protagonist Meursault, an ordinary man living…
Flying High or Nosediving? A Review of Joseph Heller's Classic "Catch-22" Introduction Catch-22 is a seminal satirical war novel by American author Joseph Heller, first published in 1961. Set during…
An Emotional Journey Through Racism and Segregation in Mississippi Introduction Kathryn Stockett takes readers on an intensely emotional journey to 1960s Mississippi in her debut novel The Help. Through the…
Hitting Close to Home: A Review of "Tobacco Road" by Erskine Caldwell Introduction You may be familiar with the saying "truth hurts." Well, Erskine Caldwell's novel Tobacco Road packs a…
The Heartbreaking Story of Innocence and Friendship During the Holocaust Introduction Over 75 years later, the Holocaust still manages to shock us. The systematic murder of around 6 million Jews…
Kahlil Gibran's poetic masterpiece, The Prophet, first published in 1923, remains one of the most beloved books of all time. Over 100 years later, its timeless words of wisdom, insight, and inspiration continue to captivate readers around the world. As both a writer and artist, Gibran had a unique ability to express profound truths through simple, yet beautiful language and imagery that speaks directly to the soul.
