best world war 2 fiction books

Looking for the best World War 2 fiction books? Whether you're a history buff or simply enjoy gripping war stories, the second World War provides a rich backdrop for captivating narratives. In this article, we will recommend some of the most popular and highly acclaimed World War 2 fiction books that are loved by readers around the globe.

1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Set in Nazi Germany, this critically acclaimed novel follows the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who finds solace in stealing books during a time of chaos and destruction. Markus Zusak's extraordinary storytelling captures the resilience of the human spirit in the face of war.

2. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr:
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, this atmospheric and beautifully written novel intertwines the lives of a blind French girl named Marie-Laure and a German prodigy named Werner. Their paths eventually cross during the occupied French town of Saint-Malo, highlighting the power of connection and compassion in the midst of war.

3. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah:
Set in occupied France, "The Nightingale" explores the lives of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who find themselves caught up in the resistance movement against the Nazis. This emotional and powerful tale of bravery and sacrifice showcases the indomitable spirit of women during wartime.

4. "Maus" by Art Spiegelman:
A graphic novel like no other, "Maus" tells the story of Art Spiegelman's father, a Holocaust survivor. Through stunning illustrations, Spiegelman depicts the horrors of war, anti-Semitism, and the complex relationship between a father and son.

5. "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows:
Although not strictly focused on World War 2, this heartwarming novel takes place in the aftermath of the war. Through a series of letters, the book transports readers to the island of Guernsey, which was occupied by the Germans during the war. It explores the power of literature and the strength of community during challenging times.

To discover more World War 2 fiction books, you can visit popular websites like Goodreads, where you'll find lists curated by readers and recommendations based on your personal preferences. Don't forget to check out the Amazon Best Sellers in the Historical Fiction category, as they often feature top-rated books on various war settings, including World War 2.

So, whether you're seeking stories of heroism, resilience, or the human experience during World War 2, these fiction books are sure to captivate your imagination. Dive into these gripping tales and embark on an unforgettable literary journey into the past. Happy reading!
Rebirth in the Flourishing Era Fiction
Rebirth in the Flourishing Era

Du Fei was reborn and embarked on an extraordinary life in this era of extreme scarcity, where resources were scarce and hardships prevailed...

395.64 Million words | 2020-08-06 13:33Update

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North Ode Fiction
North Ode

Kou Jihun, who reincarnated into the Northern Song Dynasty, became the great-grandson of the renowned statesman Kou Zhun. As a typical third-generation official, he should have enjoyed a lavish and extravagant life. However, when he received a letter from his father inviting him to the capital, Kaifeng, for a life of luxury, he discovered that his grandfather, Kou Zhun, seemed to be in danger! 【Reader Group: 195992981】

467.27 Million words | 2022-05-27 03:32Update

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Great Master of Literature Fiction
Great Master of Literature

After years of scheming and intrigue in the cutthroat world of business, the literary young man Chen Kaizhi was transported back to ancient times. As he looked around, all he could see were singing and dancing establishments, filled with lights, wine, talented men, and beautiful women. The fleeting pleasures of a spring night seemed to be worth a fortune. Well, for now, these have nothing to do with Chen Kaizhi. Born into a humble family, he faced an awkward social status. Let's see how this young man from humble beginnings defies the odds and embarks on a magnificent journey to become a literary genius.

294.03 Million words | 2020-11-13 20:08Update

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Exquisite Cold Gentleman Fiction
Exquisite Cold Gentleman

A modern veteran backpacker traverses to the Eastern Jin Dynasty and possesses the spirit of a young man from a humble background named Chen Caozhi. Confronted with the difficult situation of his family's land being usurped and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law being forced into a remarriage, how will Chen Caozhi break through the prejudice against his social class and change his own destiny in order to protect his own and his clan's interests? Witness how the young man from a humble background rises step by step in the strict hierarchical system of the Nine-Rank Officials Law, befriends Gu Kaizhi, marries Xie Daoyun, and accomplishes great feats in warfare, contributing to the first book about time-traveling to the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

156.32 Million words | 2022-02-09 20:47Update

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The Western Influence in the Late Qing Dynasty. Fiction
The Western Influence in the Late Qing Dynasty.

The protagonist traveled back in time to the late Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Daoguang and became a charcoal worker with Yang Xiuqing. They led a primitive lifestyle. As a time traveler, Li Yunzhong was not content with a mundane life. However, before he could plan for the future, he accidentally offended Yang Xiuqing and had no choice but to flee. Li Yunzhong gathered a group of anti-Qing revolutionaries and started a rebellion, going through Hunan and then Jiangnan, eventually recapturing Nanjing. They established their rule amidst the prosperous Jiangnan world. Unfortunately, Hong Xiuquan had a tragic ending. He trailed behind Li Yunzhong and indirectly shielded him from pursuing Qing troops. Eventually, with no other choice, he settled in Sichuan and established the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in Chongqing. These two forces, one in the east and one in the west, made the Qing forces exhaust themselves in pursuit. Li Yunzhong said, "My goal is to trample the imperial powers under my feet."

380.88 Million words | 2020-08-13 16:25Update

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Felling the Qing Fiction
Felling the Qing

In the twelfth year of Yongli, at the very end of the Southern Ming dynasty, it seemed that the force of the Qing Dynasty sweeping across the land was unstoppable. Li Dingguo, the final defender of the Yongli regime, died in a foreign land; Zheng Chenggong, the last steadfast supporter of the Han attire, embarked on a journey overseas. Amidst the world surrendering to the Manchu invaders, even when reduced to mere dozens, they refused the final offer of surrender by the Qing Dynasty... The vast lands have turned to ink, and all the heroes within the country were annihilated. It was no longer a war filled with hope, but a desperate struggle to the death. Faced with a formidable enemy, what path would the lone time traveler choose? Even if they could perceive the course of history, what use would it be? Should they wander overseas in search of a fresh start, or bet their life on the vast sea behind them? The incoming tide of a million enemy soldiers resembles a furious, boundless ocean. How can a solitary sword withstand such a relentless onslaught?

20.28 Million words | 2021-12-04 13:03Update

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Epitome of elegance and nobility Fiction
Epitome of elegance and nobility

He originally was a Peking Opera actor, but after crossing over to the era of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengde Emperor, he becomes an hereditary Jin Yiwei. Witness the Jin Yiwei's swift horses clad in fresh attire, as their embroidered spring sabers are unsheathed, illuminating the world with a chilling radiance.

214.47 Million words | 2021-08-25 23:06Update

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Bring the warehouse to the Ming Dynasty. Fiction
Bring the warehouse to the Ming Dynasty.

Fang Xing transmigrated and brought two warehouses with him! While others bring with them an aura of dominance when they time travel, Fang Xing only wants to farm! "All I want is to live leisurely in this era!" Sitting with his beautiful wives and concubines, he also takes the opportunity to teach a few disciples, working hard to make them climb up, so they can be his support! But who would have thought that these disciples are somewhat unreliable, and it turns out they are...

599.09 Million words | 2022-02-16 02:39Update

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The Rise of the Second-hand Peddler Fiction
The Rise of the Second-hand Peddler

This is a novel that struggles to emerge from the clutches of little monsters. I won't explain the specific content. Based on the title, book lovers should be able to figure out who I am.

72.23 Million words | 2020-08-29 14:46Update

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The Strongest Strategist of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Strongest Strategist of the Three Kingdoms

Three Kingdoms! Three Kingdoms! Relive the Three Kingdoms! Battling on horseback is the dream of warriors! Cunning strategies are the pursuit of advisors! Establishing a dynasty is the ambition of warlords! The Three Kingdoms was a splendid era. Witness the rise of Chen Xiu, a poor scholar born in the late Eastern Han dynasty. Support the powerful, build a hegemony. P.S: This is a story of strategists, not warlords! If you enjoy it, feel free to bookmark it.

81.53 Million words | 2020-07-19 00:39Update

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Northern Warlords Fiction
Northern Warlords

In the year , Zhao Dongyun arrived in this era full of humiliation and hope, and became an officer of the Beiyang Army. Let's see how he step by step rises to the pinnacle and becomes a great warlord across the country and overseas! The author's new book, "Warlords of the Xinhai Revolution," has been completed. With updates and high quality ensured, please bookmark and read it. Welcome to join the reader group.

252.53 Million words | 2022-10-23 08:57Update

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Re: Starting Life in Another World from Zero Fiction
Re: Starting Life in Another World from Zero

Natsuki Subaru, a high school student on his way home from a convenience store, is suddenly summoned to a different world. Could this be the popular trend of being summoned to another world? But even without a summoner in sight, he quickly finds himself facing a life-threatening crisis at the hands of bandits.

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The Strongest Unwanted Son-in-law in History Fiction
The Strongest Unwanted Son-in-law in History

Transmigrated into the wealthy family as a useless white-faced son-in-law, he was eventually driven out due to his incompetence. Determined to turn his life around, he found a more influential and beautiful noble family's daughter to become a son-in-law. It was impossible for him to cultivate martial arts, he could only rely on being a freeloader to sustain his life! I will nurture my wife to become the number one master in the world. Anyone who dares to provoke me will be beaten to death by my wife!

451.19 Million words | 2023-03-15 00:49Update

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Great Tang Super Dad Fiction
Great Tang Super Dad

Being a stay-at-home dad is a noble profession, a pure profession, a moral profession, a profession that transcends low-level interests, and a profession that benefits the people! Li Yuanba's life in the Tang Dynasty began with being a stay-at-home dad!

232.66 Million words | 2021-02-03 09:04Update

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A private soldier in the late Ming Dynasty border defense force Fiction
A private soldier in the late Ming Dynasty border defense force

In the third month of the seventh year of Chongzhen, there was a severe drought in Shanxi and Shaanxi, with thousands of miles of barren land and widespread famine. In the fourth month, Li Zicheng entered Henan and joined forces with Zhang Xianzhong to capture Chengcheng. In the seventh month, the Later Jin army besieged Xuanfu, looting Datong, and many border fortresses were lost. The Ming Dynasty faced internal troubles and external threats, in a state of instability. In July of that year, Wang Dou unexpectedly arrived in the Ming Dynasty and became an ordinary soldier stationed in Shunxiangbao, a fortress in Xuanfu. ※※※ [Rankings of the military in Xuanfu Garrison, Ming Dynasty: Soldier, Sergeant, Squad Leader, Defense, Integrity, Security, Guerrilla, Deputy General, Vice General, Commander.]

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Tang Qi Fiction
Tang Qi

The fierce gale roars, sweeping across thousands of miles, where horse hooves tread, lies the mighty Tang Empire!

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Tang Dynasty Broom Star Fiction
Tang Dynasty Broom Star

Jia Ping'an was born when Li Yuan passed away, and was seriously ill when Li Shimin passed away. At the moment when he was about to be buried alive by the villagers, he exploded... no, he successfully saved himself. Li Zhi ascended the throne, followed by the rule of the two saints, Princess Wu declared herself emperor, and finally the Li family staged a comeback once again. How did he manage to handle such ever-changing situations? Despite being labeled as an unlucky star, he managed to navigate through the ups and downs, treading on three eggs with his feet. Digging a hole today, deceiving tomorrow... Book Club: Group Name: The Great Tang Unlucky Star. If you have purchased the entire book, you can contact the group owner after entering and verify your purchase to enter the complete book group.

597.38 Million words | 2021-08-27 00:42Update

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The Wandering Military Strategist Fiction
The Wandering Military Strategist

The waist adorned with gold has been put away, Yet the news remains ordinary. The world desires to know the guest of the cold garden, Only a scholar reading in Jiangnan.

155.61 Million words | 2021-10-13 04:36Update

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Romance of the Three Kingdoms

"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is the first epic historical novel in China written in the form of chapters and verses. It mainly depicts wars and reflects the political and military struggles among the three political factions of Wei, Shu, and Wu. The novel is roughly divided into five parts: the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the Dong Zhuo Rebellion, the competition among the warlords, the tripartite confrontation, and the reunification under the Jin Dynasty. Against a vast backdrop, it portrays magnificent and thrilling war scenes, successfully depicting nearly five hundred characters. The characters such as Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and others have become widely known. The novel does not adopt a simple narrative of the enemy and us, but provides a historically influential and profound description of all parties involved. The editor, Luo Guanzhong, interweaves the Thirty-Six Stratagems of warfare into the plot, incorporating both plot and military strategies.

11.53 Million words | 2022-07-13 22:03Update

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Tian Bao's Amorous Adventures Fiction
Tian Bao's Amorous Adventures

The classical fantasy novel "The Great Dao" has been uploaded, book number: . The content portrays a solitary cloud and a wild crane, leading a leisurely life in the world of clear winds and bright moon. Mountains and rivers gather clouds, while the four seas shine with radiant splendor. Admirably, the grand achievements of creation shape the vast emptiness. How much knowledge lies within the immortal realm, revealed by the glow of the moon in the shadow of the toad? In essence, I hope to write a classical fantasy novel that captures the authentic spirit, which can be seen as addressing the regrets of "Root of Dust". I dare not claim substantial progress in this book, but it is indeed the work that required the most effort before writing. The upgrade of classical fantasy is always inevitable, and this was the aspect I deliberated on the most before starting "The Great Dao". However, beyond the setting and structure, my main goal was to incorporate the upgrade within the story itself. In short, this new book aims to tell a classical fantasy story with a rational structure and clear levels, which first and foremost captivates my own interest. The setting and structure used in the book are inspired by native Taoism, and the story possesses an Eastern and classical essence of the fantasy genre. Readers who are interested can take a look! Thank you!

135.72 Million words | 2020-07-18 20:59Update

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