realistic novel characteristics

Realistic novels, also known as literary realism, are a popular genre that aims to depict life as it truly is, portraying the world and its events in a realistic and truthful manner. These novels typically focus on everyday situations, ordinary people, and the complexities of human behavior. If you're interested in exploring realistic novels, here are some key characteristics to keep in mind:

1. Authentic Characters: Realistic novels often feature well-developed characters who mirror real-life individuals. They possess true-to-life personalities, motivations, and emotions, making it easier for readers to relate to them. Authors like Jane Austen, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Charles Dickens are known for their skillful portrayal of captivating and believable characters.

2. Detailed Settings: These novels excel at creating vivid and detailed settings that enhance the overall narrative. Whether it's a bustling city, a rural village, or a specific historical period, the setting plays a crucial role in shaping the story. For instance, the works of Thomas Hardy, such as "Tess of the d'Urbervilles," beautifully depict the rural landscapes of England.

3. Plots Grounded in Reality: Realistic novels focus on events that could plausibly happen in real life. The plots often revolve around ordinary situations, such as family dynamics, societal issues, or personal struggles. Authors like Leo Tolstoy, with his masterpiece "Anna Karenina," beautifully explore complex human relationships and the consequences of choices.

4. Dialogue Reflecting Authentic Speech: Dialogue in realistic novels mirrors the way people truly speak, capturing the nuances and idiosyncrasies of language. This adds believability to the characters and makes the story feel more genuine. An author known for his realistic dialogue is Ernest Hemingway, with novels like "The Sun Also Rises" showcasing his mastery of natural conversational exchanges.

5. Social Commentary: Realistic novels often provide social commentary on the time period in which they're set. They shed light on societal issues, cultural norms, and class dynamics. Books like Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" tackle racial injustice, while George Orwell's "1984" serves as a warning against totalitarianism.

If you're looking to explore realistic novels further, there are several renowned websites and online platforms that offer recommendations and reviews. Goodreads and BookBub are popular platforms where you can find user-generated book recommendations, author interviews, and lively discussions about realistic novels. Additionally, literary magazines such as The Paris Review and Granta often feature insightful essays and interviews with renowned authors, providing valuable insights into the genre.

Remember, realistic novels allow readers to delve into the depths of the human experience, offering a mirror to society and a fresh perspective on life. So whether you're a fan of classic authors or interested in discovering contemporary voices, there's a wealth of realistic novels waiting to be explored. Happy reading!
[Time Travel] Beautiful Sweetheart Fiction
[Time Travel] Beautiful Sweetheart

Yimi gave birth to a family of five in the 1980s, and the whole family cherished her dearly. There was a father who favored his daughter psychologically and spoiled her in actions, responsible for earning a living for the family; there was a mother who was half ladylike and half sassy, taking care of the children's father; there was an older sister who cherished her words, displaying her dominance; there was a clever and precocious second sister, masterfully protecting her loved ones; there was a youngest sister who loved eating, responsible for maintaining family harmony; she only needed to be beautiful, soft, and adorable. People in the circle knew that Lin Ao was

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Final Rebellion Fiction
Final Rebellion

In the battlefield filled with the smoke of the apocalypse, a group of people who never give up hope are struggling to survive. They hold onto the belief that they cannot wait for redemption from others, but instead, they must rely on themselves to fight in this despair-filled world. They are determined to find a pure land full of happiness and hope, executing a perfect reversal against this apocalyptic invasion. Xing Lan said, he is the unfortunate captain leading a group of peculiar humans who can bring forth a flower. Bei Yiru said, we are a group of humans dancing with demons. Ye Yang said, I am a young man with a normal outlook and definitely not peculiar. Lu Yiting said, peculiar sounds quite delicious,

253.55 Million words | 2021-05-20 22:12Update

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Divine Butler Fiction
Divine Butler

A professional white-collar worker with dual master's degrees, in the twisted moments of two four-dimensional spaces, transmigrates into the body of a buried scum. The Wheel of Fortune from the fifth-dimensional space fortuitously loads onto him. The underachiever turns into an academic overachiever, the waste material becomes handsome and wealthy, and he also becomes a divine-level butler. What is a butler? A butler is someone who has to manage everything.

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The Rise of the Cool Man in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Rise of the Cool Man in the Three Kingdoms

Who pursued the lost deer? The Liangzhou horse, long dominating the world. The Hegemon of Xizhou keeps an eye on the Central Plains, while the youth of Liang seek glory. The melodious Qiang flute plays a tune of heroes strategizing for the nation. With a single phrase: The valiant warriors of Liang, who can rival them in the world? The diligent author continues to write, so rest assured and collect the stories. Thank you all for your company. Book club: On the right side of the consecutive update days, there is a "Add to Bookshelf" button, please click on it, which is what we call "collection".

418.61 Million words | 2023-06-01 20:06Update

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Journey of the Gospel Fiction
Journey of the Gospel

The author is an Evangelion fanatic. After watching the TV series and the movies, they couldn't stop thinking about it day and night. They longed to travel to the world of Eva but couldn't break through the dimensional barrier. So they took matters into their own hands and wrote a fanfiction, fulfilling a desire. ^_^ Note: This work is purely fictional, please don't take it too seriously.

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Heavenly Takeout Fiction
Heavenly Takeout

Accidentally downloaded a delivery app exclusively for immortals, and ever since, I've been living a god-like life... Not tall enough? No problem, we have a height-increasing potion! Bad skin? No problem, we have detoxifying pills! Unlucky streak? No problem, we have lucky charms! Update schedule: guaranteed three updates, typically one chapter in the morning, afternoon, and evening. An extra chapter for every two hundred diamond donations, and an extra chapter for every five thousand Black Rock Coins donated! A novel group has been created, interested friends can join, group number: [群号].

127.90 Million words | 2020-10-15 10:20Update

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The Golden Age of Rebirth in Online Literature Fiction
The Golden Age of Rebirth in Online Literature

During the time when China hosted the Olympics and was actively involved in earthquake relief efforts, online literature was thriving. Meanwhile, Yang Luo, who was reborn after an accident, embarked on his golden age. "Potato Unsealed Divinity" had not yet been published, and author Chen Dong was still serializing his new book. Hmph, a new era of platinum status had arrived with the birth of "Falling Leaves." This book revolves around online literature, and welcomes all friends to join in. Recommendations, clicks, collections, and rewards are sought after. I am currently serializing "The Entertainment Era" (already signed and released) and "Traveling to the Fantasy World with a System" (slow updates, aiming to become a high-quality work). Official group number: Welcome to join and provide feedback.

473.75 Million words | 2021-11-10 15:10Update

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The Impermanent Guide to Growing Up. Fiction
The Impermanent Guide to Growing Up.

"The Ever-changing Growth Manual" is a captivating and thrilling novel written by the author An Xiao Su Su. It is a story with an excellent plot and writing style. The chapters are available for free reading online at Pen Fun Pavilion, offering An Xiao Su Su's latest refreshing and clean writing.

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The Era of Masters Fiction
The Era of Masters

Qin Mu, a boy who emerged from the secluded snow mountains, embarked on a journey alone in search of a woman. As he arrived in the bustling city with its vibrant lights and lively atmosphere, the hidden legacies of the world began to reveal themselves one after another. Dragons and phoenixes clashed, and the winds of change swept through. He was a compassionate divine healer, a ruthless Shura, and a resolute dark night king who made swift and decisive killings! A young boy, an immortal cultivation path, an era intertwined with both fiery passion and tender emotions—this is the story of how a legendary tale came into being! ...

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Starting from a variety show and exploding worldwide. Fiction
Starting from a variety show and exploding worldwide.

Chen Pingan accidentally traveled to a parallel world and became a destitute singer. Fortunately, he obtained the Global Superstar System and quickly gained popularity on the internet by singing a few songs on a dating reality show. Not only does he have a beautiful singing voice, but he is also a renowned writer, playwright, director, award-winning actor, calligrapher, painter... He is among the top ten youngest billionaires on the Forbes Rich List. His songs, novels, and articles are permanently archived in the national museum. At a young age, he was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Medal by Huaguo. He is a walking cultural symbol and the best cultural ambassador of Huaguo, making it renowned worldwide...

178.92 Million words | 2022-08-09 17:58Update

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The Cold-faced Lawyer Stole a Child. Fiction
The Cold-faced Lawyer Stole a Child.

Damn it, she is the granddaughter of the richest person in Asia. But she messed up a blind date and got kicked out of her grandfather's house, despite him always doting on her. Grandfather said she can only come back if she gives birth to the heir of the Ouyang family! Fine, if she's leaving home, at least she is a talented student from a prestigious Swiss school and can survive anywhere. But god, why are you doing this to me? Grandfather actually used the power of the Ouyang family to blacklist her in Hong Kong. Just the mention of her name, Ouyang Mingmei, and they won't even look at her resume! Somehow, she got involved with loan sharks and ended up with nowhere to live. But Ouyang Mingmei won't just give

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Cherry Amber Fiction
Cherry Amber

Lin Qile, a girl living in a small mountain town, known as "Cherry," grew up surrounded by abundant love. With caring and open-minded parents, loving elders, sincere and lively friends, and familiar and warm surroundings, her entire world is bright, without a trace of shadows. At the age of nine, she encountered someone who was different from everyone else in her life - Jiang Qiaoxi, a transfer student from the provincial capital. Jiang Qiaoxi stood out from everything around him, whether it was his extraordinary mathematical talent, the "genius" aura he carried, his gloomy and silent personality, or his superior but secretive family background. Jiang Qiaoxi was like snow on the mountain, cold and pale, while Lin Cherry

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Super Martial Arts Fiction
Super Martial Arts

Chen Jinyuan's moral character exploded, acquiring a super ancient martial summoning space. Within this space, Chen Jinyuan can summon ancient warriors of different levels and obtain their ancient martial legacies for free. He can also exchange corresponding values to obtain what the summoned individuals possess, even their extraordinary skills. As a result, Chen Jinyuan becomes exceptional, and his once ordinary life begins to flourish. Money and beautiful women come pouring in. Mozi's Xiaozhi, Qingfeng Daoist, Wujia Erlang... Blinking steps, One Yang Finger, 18 Dragon Subduing Palms... There is no strongest, only stronger... Witness how a mediocre university student,

148.85 Million words | 2021-11-16 09:44Update

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The Days of Being a Cat in Japan Fiction
The Days of Being a Cat in Japan

Life in Japan After Becoming a Cat

490.90 Million words | 2020-12-28 22:25Update

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The Master of the Deep Sea Fiction
The Master of the Deep Sea

Lin Fan accidentally obtained an extraterrestrial mothership that had crashed deep in the Mariana Trench, and from then on, the deep sea became his private domain. "Looking for top-quality seafood? Find Lin Fan." The owners of seafood markets from various countries called Lin Fan's company to place orders. "Need rare minerals? Find Lin Fan." Research institutions from all over the world approached Lin Fan. "Looking for top-grade pearls, agate, coral, beryl, agarwood, jade? Find Lin Fan." The CEOs of international jewelry companies said such things. "The 'New International Convention on the Law of the Sea' acknowledges that Lin Fan owns the international waters as his private property." At the United

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Exclusive Antique Appraiser Fiction
Exclusive Antique Appraiser

"The Exclusive Appraiser" has an intense and captivating plot, written by the talented author Xifang Bubai. It is a novel that combines a brilliant storyline with exceptional writing skills. Pen Fun Pavilion offers free access to Xifang Bubai's latest refreshing and clean chapters for online reading.

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SmartMaster NBA Fiction
SmartMaster NBA

Want to witness a spectacle? You might have walked into the wrong place. Want to fall in love with basketball through reading? You've come to the right spot! This is the most professional basketball novel in history! Veteran fan Wang Yuanfei, who has traveled back to his youth, takes control of the Houston Rockets as a data analyst. Can he assist superstars like Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming to achieve their unfinished dominance? This novel is the first of its kind, focusing on NBA knowledge and serving as a must-read for novice fans looking to advance. After reading this book, you'll be able to discuss the ever-changing and evolving NBA with ease and wit.

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I don't want to inherit billions of fortune. Fiction
I don't want to inherit billions of fortune.

What is it like to deliver packages in a Ferrari? Because of poverty, Yang Xiaoji dropped out of college and became a delivery driver. Because of poverty, he and his mother depended on each other, living frugally. Because of poverty, his girlfriend cheated on him and humiliated him in public! However, until one day, an unexpected inheritance of billions of dollars fell from the sky, rendering money meaningless to Yang Xiaoji's life...

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Interstellar Pact Fiction
Interstellar Pact

Sini is a deadpan, but for various reasons, everyone thinks he is a cool male god. Pseudo male god inexplicably traveled to the future space through a stone, struggling to make ends meet and preparing to continue striving, but suddenly discovered something horrifying: this worldview is incorrect! Louis: Nian Nian, even if your worldview is wrong, I will not abandon you!

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The love you gave me. Fiction
The love you gave me.

Min Hui's greatest wish was to destroy herself, while Su Tian's greatest wish was to meet Xin Qi. Neither of their wishes were fulfilled. These two unfamiliar girls met on a long-distance bus. Min Hui never mentioned her wish, but curious Su Tian immediately sensed her concerns and sacrificed her life for it. To make up for her debt, Min Hui decided to meet Xin Qi in place of Su Tian, but unexpectedly found herself embroiled in an awkward fate. She resolved to fulfill Su Tian's wish at all costs, even if it meant a brand new life.

32.56 Million words | 2020-07-26 03:31Update

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