What are some notable recent war novels?

Well, 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy can be considered a recent dystopian novel. It follows a father and son's journey through a desolate, post - apocalyptic landscape filled with danger and despair. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is another one. It's about a society divided into factions based on different virtues, and the main character discovers she doesn't fit neatly into any of them. And 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, although written earlier, still has a great influence on recent dystopian literature with its vision of a highly controlled and genetically engineered society.

One recent Afro - American novel is 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett. It tells the story of twin sisters who choose different paths in life, one living as white and the other as black, exploring themes of race, identity, and family.

One recent dystopian science fiction novel is 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood. It presents a future where women are subjugated and used for reproductive purposes. Another is 'Snowpiercer' which is set on a perpetually - moving train in a world that has become a frozen wasteland, and there is a strict class system on the train. And 'Red Rising' is also quite popular, set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system and a lower - class miner tries to rise up against the oppressive Gold - class ruling elite.

One notable recent World War II fiction is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells the story of two sisters in France during the war, showing their different ways of resistance against the Nazis. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which follows a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths cross during the war.

One well - known novel is 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brien. It delves into the experiences of soldiers during the Vietnam War, exploring the physical and emotional burdens they carried. Another is 'Dispatches' by Michael Herr. It offers a vivid and chaotic view of the war from a journalist's perspective. There's also 'Matterhorn' by Karl Marlantes which gives a detailed look at the military operations and the complex relationships among the soldiers in the Vietnam War setting.

There is also the possibility of novels that explore the impact of the Crimean War on civilians. For example, a novel might tell the story of a family living near the war zone, how they coped with the presence of armies, the shortages of supplies, and the fear of the unknown. It could show how the war disrupted their normal lives and how they had to adapt to the new and dangerous situation.

One notable 'the war at home novel' could be 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brien. It explores the psychological and emotional impact of the Vietnam War on the soldiers who returned home. Another might be 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut which also delves into the after - effects of war on the individual and society. A third could be 'Catch - 22' by Joseph Heller which shows the absurdity of war and its consequences on the home front in a satirical way.

One notable Boer War novel is 'The Siege of Krishnapur' by J.G. Farrell. It uses the setting of the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion but has elements that can be related to the Boer War in terms of the chaos and challenges of a siege situation. Another is 'Kim' by Rudyard Kipling. Although it is set mainly in India, Kipling's experiences and views influenced by the Boer War are somewhat reflected in the novel's themes of empire, loyalty, and the relationship between different cultures.

Then there is 'The Yellow Birds' by Kevin Powers. It's a harrowing account of two soldiers in the Iraq War. The novel vividly portrays the psychological toll of war, the bond between soldiers, and the chaos and brutality of the battlefield. It gives readers an intimate look at what the 'war on terror' meant on a personal level for those who fought in it.

One well - known 100 years war novel is 'The Archer's Tale' by Bernard Cornwell. It vividly depicts the events and characters of that era.