Can you recommend some great recent Italian novels?

They tend to be deeply rooted in the Italian cultural and social context. 'The Worst Intentions' shows the specific social situation in Rome in the 1970s, from family values to the political atmosphere at that time.

Sure. 'If on a winter's night a traveler' by Italo Calvino is an interesting one. It plays with the structure of a novel and the relationship between the reader and the text. 'The Betrothed' by Alessandro Manzoni is a classic that gives insights into 17th - century Italy. And Primo Levi's 'If This Is a Man' is a powerful and harrowing account of his experiences in a concentration camp, which is also an important Italian novel in a different sense.

One recent great novel is 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It is a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and further explores the dystopian world she created. Another is 'Normal People' by Sally Rooney. It beautifully depicts the complex relationship between two young people, with its nuanced character development and engaging prose.

'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt is also a notable recent American novel. It follows the life of a young boy, Theo, after he survives a terrorist attack at an art museum and becomes obsessed with a painting. The novel explores themes of loss, art, and the human condition over a long span of time.

One great recent detective novel is 'The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' by Stuart Turton. It has a really unique and mind - bending plot that keeps you guessing throughout.

Sure. 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin is a great recent sci - fi novel. It presents a complex and imaginative view of the universe, with alien civilizations and scientific concepts that are both fascinating and thought - provoking.

Sure. 'The Guest List' by Lucy Foley is a great recent mystery. It's set at a wedding on an isolated island, and things start to go wrong. There are multiple mysteries and secrets among the guests that gradually come to light.

One great Italian based period fiction is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It is set in a medieval Italian monastery and combines mystery, theology, and historical elements.

Another one is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' by Becky Albertalli. It's a story about a closeted gay teen named Simon who falls in love with another boy online. It deals with important issues like coming out and acceptance in a really positive and heartwarming way.

Sure. 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas is a great recent young adult novel. It deals with important issues like racism and police brutality. Another one is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' by Becky Albertalli, which is a charming coming - of - age story about a gay teen. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is also popular among young adults, set in a dystopian world where people are divided into factions.