“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon is a captivating novel that has gained immense popularity since its release in 2003. The story follows Christopher, a fifteen-year-old boy with autism, who sets out to investigate the mysterious death of his neighbor’s dog. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Christopher …
Examples of Allegories
“The Memory Police” by Yoko Ogawa is a dystopian novel that explores the power of memory and the consequences of its loss. Set on an isolated island, the novel follows a young novelist who must navigate a world where objects and memories disappear without warning, erased by the Memory Police. The novel has been praised …
The Monk by Matthew Gregory Lewis is a Gothic novel that was first published in 1796. The story follows the life of a monk named Ambrosio, who is initiated into a life of depravity by a woman named Matilda. The novel is known for its graphic violence and sexual content, which made it one of …
The Magicians by Lev Grossman is a popular fantasy novel that tells the story of Quentin Coldwater, a young man who discovers a secret college of magic in New York. The novel received critical acclaim and has since been followed by two sequels, The Magician King and The Magician’s Land. The series has also been …
Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is a unique and dreamlike novel written by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. It was first published in 1985 and has since become a cult classic. The novel follows two parallel narratives that alternate between chapters, one set in a strange, fantastical world and the other in a …
The Story of B by Daniel Quinn is a philosophical novel that explores the relationship between humans and the environment. The book chronicles the journey of a young priest who moves away from his religion and towards the environmentalist teachings of an international lecturer known as “B.” Quinn’s novel expands upon the philosophical ideas introduced …
Barbara Gowdy’s “The White Bone” is a unique and compelling novel that tells the story of African elephants as they struggle to survive in their natural habitat. The book offers a thrilling journey into the minds of these majestic creatures, exploring their emotions, awareness, and stories. Through the eyes of young Mud and her family, …
“The Sirens of Titan” is a classic science fiction novel by Kurt Vonnegut that explores the themes of free will, destiny, and the purpose of human existence. The story revolves around the richest man on Earth, Malachi Constant, who is offered a chance to take a journey through space and time by an alien race …
“The Night Watch” by Sarah Waters is a historical fiction novel that takes place in London during and after World War II. The book was published in 2006 and was shortlisted for both the Man Booker Prize and the Orange Prize. The novel is unique in that it is told backward through third-person narrative, starting …
The Screwtape Letters is a Christian apologetic novel by C.S. Lewis that was first published in February 1942. The book is written in a satirical, epistolary style and takes the form of a series of letters from a senior demon, Screwtape, to his nephew, Wormwood, a junior tempter. The letters offer advice on how to …