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Top Realistic Fiction Books of 2016: A Must-read List

Are you a fan of realistic fiction? Looking for captivating stories that resonate with the challenges and emotions of real life? Look no further! In this article, we will explore the top realistic fiction books of 2016 that left readers spellbound with their compelling narratives and unforgettable characters.

1. "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead:
This powerful and thought-provoking novel follows the journey of Cora, a young slave escaping from a Georgia plantation via the underground railroad. Whitehead masterfully combines historical accuracy with elements of magical realism, exploring themes of freedom, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit.

2. "Commonwealth" by Ann Patchett:
In this deeply affecting family saga, Patchett delves into the intricacies of blended families and explores the long-lasting impacts of choices made by individuals. Through the lives of the Keating and Cousins families, readers witness how a chance encounter at a christening party shapes their destinies over the course of five decades.

3. "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi:
Gyasi's debut novel is an epic masterpiece that spans multiple generations, tracing the lineage of two half-sisters born in Ghana during the 18th century. As each descendant faces their own struggles, the novel tackles themes of identity, slavery, colonization, and the enduring effects of trauma.

4. "The Nest" by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney:
"The Nest" unravels the lives of the four Plumb siblings as they navigate their strained relationships and confront the consequences of their reckless behavior. Sweeney expertly explores themes of family dynamics, greed, and the pursuit of happiness, all set against the backdrop of New York City.

5. "The Girls" by Emma Cline:
Set in 1960s California, "The Girls" offers a fictionalized account of the infamous Manson Family. Through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Evie Boyd, readers are drawn into the complexities of adolescence, the yearning for belonging, and the allure of charismatic cult leaders. Cline's lyrical prose creates a haunting and unforgettable reading experience.

For avid readers seeking realistic fiction, these five novels from 2016 are highly recommended. Each offers a unique perspective on real-world issues, transporting readers to different times and places while keeping the narratives grounded in the depth of human experience.

To explore more realistic fiction books from 2016 and beyond, consider visiting renowned book websites such as Goodreads or BookPage. These platforms provide comprehensive reviews, author interviews, and reading suggestions to help you discover your next literary adventure.

So, dive into the world of realistic fiction and let your imagination soar with these remarkable novels that captivated readers worldwide in 2016. Happy reading!
Cooking King Fiction
Cooking King

Shuttling between the post-apocalyptic world and the prosperous era, he sells the delicacies of the prosperous era for a fortune in the post-apocalyptic world, and brings back the foul-tasting nutritional products from the post-apocalyptic world to promote extensively in the prosperous era, while casually acquiring some cultural and technological treasures. In the prosperous era, he leaves behind countless hilarious and dark culinary tales, while in the post-apocalyptic world, he forges an unparalleled legend of a fearless and formidable war god! In the prosperous era, he is a hot-blooded and dream-filled owner of a pork bun shop, while in the post-apocalyptic world, he is a myth-maker who was thrust onto the stage of history unprepared. His name is Chen Xiaozao

205.89 Million words | 2021-12-12 20:59Update

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Ms. Woman Fiction
Ms. Woman

Shen Chuyun is the eldest daughter-in-law of the wealthy family, Da Zhai Men. She joins the feminist movement and becomes an idol in the eyes of female students during the Beiyang period. However, she experiences happiness in front of others but sadness in her heart, with a frivolous husband, strict in-laws, and conservative parents. When her marriage becomes tasteless, she files for divorce with a written petition. The in-laws refuse to change and the parents get angry and sever ties with her. She has cried bitterly, but she doesn't fall down. She uses her pen to write her heart and tells the world that equality for all should start with gender equality!

31.67 Million words | 2021-01-09 00:53Update

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Old Book Tycoon Fiction
Old Book Tycoon

You would never guess that a set of year published comic book "Goddess Saint Seiya" can be sold for 10,000 yuan; a set of year published comic book "Dragon Ball" can be sold for 100,000 yuan; a set of year soft hardcover edition of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes" can be sold for 1 million yuan; a rare edition of modern literature from the Republican era "Poems of Zhimo" can be sold for 1 million yuan; a new poetry collection by Liu Bannong "Whip Collection" can be sold for 1 million

27.62 Million words | 2022-03-12 23:04Update

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Rebirth: Brilliant Starlight Fiction
Rebirth: Brilliant Starlight

Traversing the parallel space in a cliché manner, bringing countless excitement, boosting the friendship between two beautiful souls, and interpreting a splendid and entertaining life, becoming the shiniest star. Already completed with two million words, please feel free to collect and read with confidence. Thank you.

488.85 Million words | 2022-05-23 16:10Update

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The Ever-changing Goddess of Hallyu Fiction
The Ever-changing Goddess of Hallyu

Everyone thought Jessica was the epitome of an ice princess, representing a cold and aloof demeanor. However, after meeting a man named Cha Joon-hyun, her coldness vanished and she revealed a quirky, innocent, lively, and even violent side. Cha Joon-hyun: What did you just say? Jessica: I said, watch me change!

567.81 Million words | 2021-04-18 05:01Update

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Super Pet Store Fiction
Super Pet Store

What? These houses are all built by ants? What? Your house is so clean without any cleaning? What... Am I seeing a ghost today? Please see what a small pet shop will bring us differently.

284.43 Million words | 2023-06-02 14:58Update

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Great Doctor Fiction
Great Doctor

Medicine can make one a demon, drugs can be poison, needles can both relieve illness and kill without a trace! Great doctors, one thought leads to heaven, one thought leads to hell!

297.58 Million words | 2022-10-19 01:54Update

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The official is a mysterious path. Fiction
The official is a mysterious path.

Xue Fei, who took an unconventional path, became a driver after graduating from university. Despite being highly valued by his boss, he had an affair with the boss's fiancée. Fearing the influence of the boss and his fiancée's influential families, he resigned and returned to his hometown, determined to become a government official by passing the civil service examination. However, as he embarked on his career, he offended the son of the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Ye Liangchen, and the Deputy Secretary of the District Party Committee, Shen Xiongcai, facing strong suppression. Amidst repeated political struggles, deceit, and endless difficulties, Xue Fei never faltered. With his

386.76 Million words | 2020-11-06 00:32Update

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Master of Treasure Hunting Fiction
Master of Treasure Hunting

Hao Qiang obtained a unique treasure-hunting radar system, which could help him locate various treasures. As the system upgraded, he could even venture into different dimensional spaces to search for treasures... PS: This is a pure adventure story. If you expect to find any YY, XX, or YX and XY scenarios, well... who knows... Lao Kuang has already completed a million-word novel, which is reliable and trustworthy.

89.83 Million words | 2020-12-01 21:46Update

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Durable Tear Film Empress Fiction
Durable Tear Film Empress

"Tear-Resistant Actress (Entertainment Circle)" is a gripping and thrilling novel written by the author, Ali's Tail, with excellent plot and writing. Pen Fun Pavilion provides free online reading of Ali's Tail's latest, refreshing, and clean chapters.

241.82 Million words | 2022-12-11 06:27Update

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Rebirth of an Empowered Life Fiction
Rebirth of an Empowered Life

The Rebirth of a Securities Industry Underdog. I thought I could achieve a new life with the help of the Chinese stock market, but it turned out to be just a ticket on a ship sailing in the vast sea. Sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy... the pursuit of fame and fortune... a thrilling life that moves with the stock market! (Author's note: This is not a textbook filled with professional data, nor a historical narrative that relies on stock market events to deceive. It offers a refreshing escape for suppressed souls! Only unexpected excitement awaits here!)

218.09 Million words | 2020-08-02 14:45Update

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The wind whispers, as I confess my love to you. Fiction
The wind whispers, as I confess my love to you.

He entangled her for half of her life, yet never admitted loving her; she used to dream of escaping from him, only to realize later that the sweetest term of endearment in this world is Mrs. Ji. No one believes she was once his sleeping pill, and he was her pillow talk companion. One is a sharp-tongued gambler deeply in love, the other is a peculiar woman hiding her affection. Childhood sweethearts, they teased each other like children, gambling for love, hating but loving each other. Just a story of confusion for those involved, but crystal clear to bystanders.

349.17 Million words | 2022-10-11 10:44Update

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Supreme Red Packet System Fiction
Supreme Red Packet System

"The Enchanting Ghost": The protagonist gains divine powers and becomes a true man in just five seconds! "The Legend of the Condor Heroes": The protagonist masters a set of powerful Dragon Subduing palm techniques and goes to the Jurassic period to defeat a Tyrannosaurus Rex! "In the Lucky Draw": The protagonist obtains a fighting technique called the "Heaven Flipping Stamp" and goes to the world of "Breaking Heaven" to dominate over Nalan Yanran! When Zhang Chengyun accidentally snatches another "red envelope," he receives a technique called the "Dragon Claw Hand." However, he hesitates because he must use it to subdue the queen in "The Empress of China"... Red Envelope Group: Welcome

286.46 Million words | 2020-09-26 13:42Update

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My Tsundere Girlfriend Fiction
My Tsundere Girlfriend

One day, the campus belle hit me, so I kissed her in anger. Later, I gradually discovered that I could also be brave. Will I be a coward for the rest of my life? Or a hero, even if it's just for a few minutes! It takes more than courage... Youth: is it meant to be wasted or used to make a difference? Everyone has the potential to be extraordinary! I recommend everyone to read a hot-blooded urban campus novel: [insert website links]

592.57 Million words | 2021-05-13 17:05Update

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Demon Protects the Flower Fiction
Demon Protects the Flower

Five years ago, he was the young master of the Ye family, the crown prince of the capital... Five years later, he returned as the ruthless and fierce king of slaughter... Dear readers, if you think "The Demon King's Protection for Flowers" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo! Read the latest chapters of "The Demon King's Protection for Flowers" without any pop-ups, full text available. ...

136.73 Million words | 2022-05-26 18:00Update

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Film Era Fiction
Film Era

This is the best era of film when a cheesy martial arts film, "Heroine", in Tang Yin's eyes, swept the world and grossed two billion at the box office. Tang Yin was excited and carried the self-proclaimed classic script in his pocket, starting to seek investment everywhere.

467.11 Million words | 2020-07-07 19:58Update

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I was appointed as a concubine by royal decree. Fiction
I was appointed as a concubine by royal decree.

Appointed as a concubine, from a foolish girl, to a secret rendezvous woman, to a divorced woman, to a shameless woman who steals marriages, to a promiscuous and lascivious woman, to a lowly and alluring mistress, and finally to a malicious woman who plots and disguises herself. With each passing day, her life in this time-traveling journey becomes more thrilling! Clad in the guise of a lamb, with a heart of a wolf, she discards useless societal moral standards and desires nothing but to live freely and indulgently! Suffering? What is that?? - Author: Sa Sa San Dian Shui

542.20 Million words | 2020-09-16 15:55Update

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Under the Brocade Robe Fiction
Under the Brocade Robe

The raindrops fell on the banana leaves above her head, making a pleasant tinkling sound. The fat cat sat on her shoulder, squinting its eyes and listening intently. The raindrops trickled down the banana leaves into her sleeves... She looked up at Lu Yi, who had moved the green bamboo oiled umbrella above her head. She couldn't help but feel touched. This Jin Yiwei officer finally showed a bit of compassion. "This cat is afraid of water. It's pitiful to see it getting wet in the rain," Lu Yi said casually. The fat cat looked at Lu Yi pitifully, agreeing with him. "... " Jin Xia reluctantly put the

47.89 Million words | 2021-12-06 17:19Update

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I am Ace Killer. Fiction
I am Ace Killer.

A ordinary Earth boy unexpectedly is the reincarnation of the Ae Killer who was defeated miserably by Ultraman Aes on the Gordova planet. All the abilities of the Ultraman brothers manifested within him. The M Ray, the Zablum Ray, the Metallum Ray, the Ultraman Bracelet... While protecting the Earth, he endures attacks from humans and Ultramen alike. How much potential does humanity truly possess? His left hand becomes a claw, his right hand wields a monstrous blade, with his signature move being to spread his arms wide in a maniacal laugh. His entire body is covered in golden armor, allowing him to consume the various light-based abilities of the Ultraman brothers without harm. He effortlessly steals various skills from his

39.30 Million words | 2022-10-31 07:13Update

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[Saving the Cannon Fodder Boss in Quick Transmigration] Fiction
[Saving the Cannon Fodder Boss in Quick Transmigration]

Tall, strong, wealthy beyond measure, handsome and beautiful, possessing extraordinary talents, both admired and hated by gods and humans... This is how they were described before encountering a major setback halfway through their journey, becoming nothing more than cannon fodder... In reality, this is a story of descendants constantly picking up the mess left behind by their ancestors. Note: Please support and comment, as the author here is an uninspired individual who lacks motivation.

297.58 Million words | 2021-08-31 04:31Update

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