Best French Mystery Novels: What Are the Most Popular Ones in Recent Years?

Some popular Asian light novels in recent years are 'Chainsaw Man'. It has a very unique and dark art style and story. The main character, Denji, who can transform into a chainsaw - man, has a rather tragic backstory. 'Jujutsu Kaisen' is also on the list. It's about a world filled with curses and sorcerers who fight them. The battles and the power system are very exciting. 'Heaven Official's Blessing' is popular among fans of Chinese light novels. It has a beautiful story about love, redemption, and the supernatural world of gods and ghosts.

One more popular French graphic novel is 'Blacksad'. It features a hard - boiled detective who is also an anthropomorphic black cat. The noir - style stories and the detailed art that brings the animal - based characters to life have made it a hit among graphic novel fans.

'The Flatshare' by Beth O'Leary. Tiffy and Leon share a flat but have very different schedules. They start as friendly flatmates and slowly fall for each other. It has a really cute and unique concept that readers find appealing. It shows how proximity and getting to know someone on a friendly level first can lead to love.

Well, 'Normal People' by Sally Rooney has been very popular. It delves deep into the complex relationship between two characters, exploring themes of love, class, and self - identity. Also, 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood is widely read. It's a continuation of the story in 'The Handmaid's Tale', further exploring the dystopian world she created.

One of the recent popular horror novels is 'My Best Friend's Exorcism' by Grady Hendrix. It has a unique take on exorcism and friendship. 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski is also quite popular. It has a very complex and spooky narrative structure that keeps readers on edge.

'The Book of Lost Names' is a great recent mystery novel about books. It tells the story of a young woman who uses her skills as a forger to help save Jewish children during World War II. The book she creates becomes a key part of the mystery and the struggle for survival.

One of the best recent mystery novels is 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. It has a gripping plot with unexpected twists. The story revolves around a woman who stops speaking after shooting her husband, and a psychotherapist is determined to figure out why.

Probably 'Sherlock Holmes' series. The adventures of Sherlock Holmes are well - known worldwide. His brilliant deductions and the various murder mysteries he solves are just captivating.

One of the most popular must - listen mystery novels is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a masterful mystery where ten strangers are lured to an island and then start getting killed one by one. The sense of suspense is really high throughout the story.

A really entertaining recent Joker story was when he organized a 'backwards day' in the town. He walked around doing everything backwards, from talking to walking. People were both amused and bewildered by his antics.