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Realistic Fiction Novels with Captivating Settings

When it comes to realistic fiction, one of the key elements that draws readers in is the setting. A well-crafted setting can transport readers to a different time and place, immersing them in the story and enhancing their reading experience. In this article, we will explore some popular realistic fiction novels known for their captivating settings, written by talented authors who skillfully bring these worlds to life.

1. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee:
Set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores racial inequality and justice through the eyes of young Scout Finch. Harper Lee's evocative descriptions perfectly capture the southern United States, allowing readers to journey into the heart of small-town life during a turbulent era.

2. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini:
Transporting readers to Afghanistan, "The Kite Runner" vividly depicts the country's landscape amidst political turmoil. Khaled Hosseini's poignant tale follows the friendship between two boys, Amir and Hassan, against the backdrop of a changing Afghanistan from the 1970s to the early 2000s.

3. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen:
Set in early 19th-century England, Jane Austen's beloved classic explores societal norms and romance. From the grand estates to the bustling city of London, Austen's detailed descriptions immerse readers in the elegance and traditions of the time, allowing them to traverse the social landscape alongside the witty and endearing Elizabeth Bennet.

4. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Markus Zusak's poignant novel is set in Nazi Germany during World War II. Through the eyes of Liesel Meminger, a young girl living with foster parents, readers witness the power of books and the resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of a dark and oppressive regime.

5. "Beloved" by Toni Morrison:
Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece is set in post-Civil War Ohio. "Beloved" delves into the haunting story of Sethe, an African American woman who escaped slavery but is tormented by the past. Morrison's atmospheric writing skillfully conjures the stark realities of slavery and its lingering impact on individuals and communities.

For avid readers seeking realistic fiction novels with captivating settings, exploring these works from acclaimed authors will transport them to different times and places, immersing them in richly imagined worlds that feel vivid and authentic. Remember to visit reputable book review sites and online bookstores for more recommendations and insightful discussions surrounding these novels and their settings.

In addition to reading these remarkable novels, exploring online literary communities and websites dedicated to book discussions can enhance the reading experience further. Platforms like Goodreads and Bookish provide spaces for readers to share their thoughts, discover similar titles, and connect with fellow book enthusiasts.

Remember, the beauty of realistic fiction lies in its ability to make the imaginary feel tangible. So, grab a cup of tea, cozy up in your favorite reading nook, and embark on a journey through time and space with these compelling and beautifully set novels. Happy reading!
Stranded: My Second Life on a Deserted Island Fiction
Stranded: My Second Life on a Deserted Island

The plane crashed, and Wang Kai miraculously survived and found himself stranded on a deserted island. He was not alone in this predicament... Wang Kai quickly accepted his reality and with his skills and optimistic spirit, he made great efforts to survive on the island, hoping for rescue. Little did he know, this marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life...

349.75 Million words | 2020-09-13 21:49Update

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Zoro in the City of Pirates Fiction
Zoro in the City of Pirates

"I am a chef at sea. My dream is to find the Transparent Fruit, no wait, it's to find the All Blue." After the incident on the island of Sanji, he embarked on a two-year training journey. However, after being sent flying by the tyrant Kuma, Sanji unexpectedly found himself in a modern city through time travel. Here, there are various beauties, no wait, various cuisines that keep Sanji constantly learning. "Luffy... The next time I see you safe and sound, as a chef, I will provide you with the world's greatest support to witness you become the Pirate King!!"

596.09 Million words | 2022-10-12 12:32Update

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Quick Transmigration: Toppling the Divine Fiction
Quick Transmigration: Toppling the Divine

The Journey of the Loser Girl in Transmigration. A medical woman abandoned by her lover due to poverty. A white-collar worker struggling because of falling in love with a scumbag CEO. A lost soul seeking help in despair because of an unchangeable destiny. A little fox chased and hunted down everywhere because her husband betrayed her. After returning from various transmigrations, Lin Tingyu finally discovered the truth - transmigration is indeed a skilled task! Huh, what? You want me to overthrow a god? Uh, overthrowing a god is just a side note, just a side note! Hehe...

442.89 Million words | 2021-05-04 00:58Update

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The Exquisite CEO Falls in Love With Me Fiction
The Exquisite CEO Falls in Love With Me

The devil king Zhang Yue, who came from the world of cultivating immortality, broke through the barriers of time and space and arrived on Earth... only to unexpectedly become the personal bodyguard of a beautiful female CEO. From then on, a monstrous bodyguard was born, beating up bullies, eliminating scum, traversing the city, and embarking on a domineering journey to protect women. ...This work has already been completed, please feel free to bookmark it...

547.75 Million words | 2021-05-20 19:55Update

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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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Superhero Fiction
Superhero

Superhero, yes, he is the only superhero in the Earth Federation era. He has already written three completed books: "Supreme Medical Sage" with 10,000 words, "Rebirth Family Son" with 10,000 words, and "Official Road Cultivation" with 10,000 words. Brothers and sisters who are in need of books can have a look. Guaranteed quality, reliable production, and feel free to collect. Thank you all.

284.27 Million words | 2021-12-29 02:59Update

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Tongue tip Fiction
Tongue tip

My tongue and heart, all belong to you. The shadow of a failed confession has haunted Qin Kaixin for ten years. Unexpectedly, after ten years, the person she had confessed to actually came back and arrogantly said to her, "When did I ever reject you?" Qin Kaixin wished she could slap him. But this face is so handsome, she couldn't bring herself to do it!

449.12 Million words | 2023-07-06 22:26Update

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One Piece: Explosion Fiction
One Piece: Explosion

One shot dispels a thousand worries. If the worries cannot be dispelled, it only shows that your explosive power is not sufficient. Therefore, sometimes it's good to be a badass... Reference: https://www.bishen.com/

552.46 Million words | 2021-11-15 21:55Update

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The Peerless Master of a Beauty Fiction
The Peerless Master of a Beauty

A genius cultivator reincarnated into a bustling city of flowers, with school beauties lined up and beautiful women gathered in piles. The adorable junior martial sister, mischievous and lovable, while the senior martial sister mature and emotional. The neighbor, sweet and obedient. Not to mention a tsundere fiancée. Qin Shi faces tremendous pressure. With a body considered useless, he rebuilds the glory of cultivating immortality. With the left hand embracing beauty and the right hand dominating the business world, with just a turn, he already overlooks the world, defeating all the heroes!

274.81 Million words | 2020-08-15 20:45Update

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Peerless Dan Pharmacist: Ghost King Demonic Consort Fiction
Peerless Dan Pharmacist: Ghost King Demonic Consort

She, Mu Ruyue, a descendant of a prestigious medical family in China. Due to being harmed by her enemies, she transmigrated into the useless Miss of the Mu family in the Godly Martial Continent who was beaten to death. In the Golden Palace, with a marriage decree in hand, she accepted the decree with a smile and married the most famous Ghost King of the Violet Moon Kingdom. The world knew that the Ghost King was foolish and silly, with a ghost-like appearance. But who would know that he was the most sinister person? Everyone laughed at the match between the useless Miss and the fool, but little did they know that she was the unparalleled genius of the ancient times. Mu Ruyue looked at the handsome man in front of her, her teeth clenched: "Ye Wuchen, how

500.94 Million words | 2022-11-08 04:08Update

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The conquest of the world by acting skills. Fiction
The conquest of the world by acting skills.

Reporter interview: "What do you think of Song Yan?" Director [firmly]: "A great actor, exceptional acting skills!" Fan [passionately]: "Can rely on her looks, but insists on relying on her acting skills, a true actress!" Ordinary person [without hesitation]: "A good person, kind-hearted, even helped me find my dog the day before yesterday!" Chu Youyuan [thoughtfully]: "Well... she might be a bit... eccentric..." Reporter: "Are there no flaws at all?" Everyone [in unison]: "Sometimes she interferes too much with other people's business!!!"

82.93 Million words | 2023-03-03 19:16Update

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The Perspective Principle Fiction
The Perspective Principle

The principle of perspective, the golden unicorn is not a mere object in the pond; encountering turbulence, it transforms into a dragon. I am Ma Lie - Ma from dragon and Lie from raging fire. I enjoy reasoning. If one day this world starts to become unreasonable, then let this world listen to me, Ma Lie, as I speak of my own reasoning! Author: Potato loves Tomato

299.94 Million words | 2021-03-14 11:03Update

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The enchanting ghost wife exudes a fragrant scent from her bones. Fiction
The enchanting ghost wife exudes a fragrant scent from her bones.

One is a rogue swordsman, the other is a noble lady who has turned into a female ghost. A peculiar combination, yet it sparks a unique affection. Along the journey, they have slain countless monsters, but they cannot escape their inevitable fate. How can they love each other when they are not of the same species? How can they be together when their hearts belong elsewhere? How can they love and be together? Not even the Buddha sitting on the golden platform knows...

350.96 Million words | 2021-01-05 17:55Update

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Deep Boudoir Fiction
Deep Boudoir

Less than two years into their marriage, amidst treacherous storms and bitter battles, their love withered away like a fading fragrance and a shattered jade. Gazing with discontent, Liu Ruoxi opened her eyes, only to find herself reborn on that fateful morning that altered her destiny...

135.46 Million words | 2022-08-23 04:44Update

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Journey of a Waste Material in Cultivation Fiction
Journey of a Waste Material in Cultivation

What is the pinnacle of ancient martial arts masters? What is the highest point of cultivating immortality? What is the treatment of waste materials? Let's see how Jin Min, who falls from the sky of ancient martial arts masters into the abyss, seizes resources and counterattacks in the world of cultivating immortality.

79.59 Million words | 2022-07-28 07:36Update

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Super creative genius Fiction
Super creative genius

Li Minghui was reborn in a parallel space similar to Earth with a super-technological creative software that endowed people with unparalleled creative talents. In this world, he became a sensation. He was the ultimate master of online literature, with works like "Zhu Xian" and "Legend of the Little Soldier" under his belt. He was a top-tier music maestro, composing one sensational masterpiece after another effortlessly. As a golden scriptwriter, he single-handedly created TV dramas with sky-high ratings and broke records at the box office with his films. He was the genius of the century, an incomparable master of creation! - World Times

327.82 Million words | 2021-07-20 10:27Update

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The campus belle is a cat demon. Fiction
The campus belle is a cat demon.

Jiang An, an extremely ordinary otaku, is also a bit of a chuunibyou otaku. One day, the pure and beautiful school flower suddenly appears before him in the form of a cat girl. The elegant and captivating school flower, paired with the adorable allure of the cat ears, what exactly is going on? Is it the beginning of a lucky streak or the start of a love story? (This book will involve a lot of romance stories, single individuals, please proceed with caution!)

267.24 Million words | 2023-03-29 20:19Update

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Cute boyfriend Fiction
Cute boyfriend

Her ex-boyfriend, once adorable, was a charming and lovable boyfriend. At the beginning of the story, she was a top student in a prestigious high school, witty and lovely, loved by everyone. He was a mediocre student in the same high school, but he got his enrollment spot because his father donated a building to the school. A diligent bookworm, she was exceptionally intelligent and valued her integrity… He was a rich kid without a brain, a playboy who idled his time away… In the middle of the story, he turned out to be the heir of a catering conglomerate, serving as the vice president, driving luxury cars, surrounded by champagne and beautiful women, living a carefree life. She returned to China with a foreign degree as an elite assistant, making sure her

61.91 Million words | 2021-07-30 09:23Update

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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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The Happy Life of a Concubine Fiction
The Happy Life of a Concubine

The Marquis of Zhenyuan, living in the imperial capital, decided to abandon his wife and concubines with whom he had formed a enduring bond in order to marry his true love. This was a classic love story. However, every classic love story has its nuisances, such as concubines, cousins, and infatuated women. Lin Yu, a modern woman who had been reborn into this era, had no choice but to accept her fate as a superfluous character. She was not only the marquis's cousin, but also his concubine, and the woman who resorted to extreme measures to keep his love. Well, if she has to play the role of a superfluous character,

422.19 Million words | 2020-11-16 07:50Update

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