Can you briefly introduce some top existential novels?

Sure. 'The Stranger' is a classic. Meursault's indifferent reaction to his mother's death and his subsequent actions show the absurdity of life. 'Nausea' makes you feel the unease of existence through the protagonist's experiences. 'Crime and Punishment' shows Raskolnikov's inner turmoil after his crime.

Sure. 'The Odyssey' is one of them. It's an ancient Greek epic that follows Odysseus' journey home. Then there's 'Don Quixote', a Spanish classic that satirizes chivalry. 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is a dark and passionate love story. These are just a few of the top 20 novels.

The top 10 novels in 2017 had a diverse range of themes. '4 3 2 1' by Paul Auster was a complex work that explored different versions of a life. 'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson was ahead of its time in terms of dealing with environmental and future - related issues. Also, 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin told an interesting story about siblings and their fates.

Sure. 'Sword Art Online' is famous for its virtual reality and action - adventure elements. 'Re:Zero' stands out with its time - loop concept. 'Overlord' is great for those who like overpowered characters in a game - like setting.

Sure. 'Maus' is a must - mention. It uses mice and cats to depict Jews and Nazis during the Holocaust, making it a very impactful and educational read. 'Watchmen' is also up there. It has a complex plot and deep - thinking themes that changed the way people view superhero stories.

Sure. 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne is one. It explores themes of sin and redemption within a Puritan society. Another is 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, which delves into man's struggle against nature and his own obsessions.

Sure. 'David Copperfield' is a well - known bildungsroman. It chronicles David's life from his childhood, through various hardships and relationships, to his adulthood. Dickens masterfully shows how David's character develops over time.

Sure. 'At Swim - Two - Birds' is a really strange novel. It has multiple layers of stories within stories and characters who seem to be aware that they are in a story. Another one is 'The Third Policeman'. It has a really off - kilter and dream - like atmosphere with strange scientific ideas. And 'The Satanic Verses' by Salman Rushdie is known for its complex and controversial themes and a very unique narrative style.

Well, 'Fatelessness' is an important Holocaust - related novel from Hungary. It gives a different perspective on the horror. 'The Door' is about the relationship between two very different women. It shows the complexity of human relationships. 'The Melancholy of Resistance' is a bit hard to read but very rewarding, with its deep exploration of society and human nature.