20 best modern foreign books

We bring to your attention the rating of the best, in our opinion, books by contemporary foreign authors. The selection includes works of various genres that have gained incredible popularity and have a large number of positive reviews and recommendations on the network.

The best foreign books in the genre of modern prose

5 wind runner

This book has a very controversial reputation, however, it is enthusiastically recommended reading. Each reader recognizes that the work causes a storm of emotions, all different, but invariably strong. The author takes the reader to pre-war Kabul, which unfolds a sentimental story of friendship and loyalty, betrayal and redemption. The plot unites the fates of two boys from different incompatible classes.

Each of them runs after his fate, like the wind, in an attempt to catch it. At the same time, the connection between friends is maintained throughout the story. The novel describes a wide variety of events, sometimes on the verge of human perception. The book is interesting, but designed for an adult readership, it contains scenes of violence and cruelty that can cause rejection.

4 Redemption

Another screened book in our ranking of the best of modern. Reviews of this work can be found on many portals of recommendatory and thematic orientation. Users are almost unanimously advised to pay attention to the novel "Atonement" by Ian McEwan.It is striking in its scope and invites readers to live together and rethink the events of life through the eyes of a teenage girl.

The book is striking in its sincerity and at the same time some cruelty in views and judgments. In the novel there is a place for contemplation of peaceful life and war, devotion and indifference, reflections on irreparable mistakes and irreparable losses. But in spite of everything, the protagonist of the work allows life to continue and does not exclude love and mercy from it.

3 The Notebook

Our rating continues with a book that has become an absolute bestseller all over the world. Nicholas Sparks' novel "The Diaries of Memory" is popular not only in print, the book was made into a film, which was also a huge success and is one of the best. A touching romantic story touches the soul of readers of different ages and intellectual levels. The book tells about the relationships of the most ordinary people, without all the frills and exaggerations inherent in classic women's novels. In this work, everyone will find themselves, a reflection of their hopes and aspirations.

According to readers, the novel is worthy of the title of one of the best among modern foreign works. It instantly captures and reads in one breath. This is one of those works to which you want to return.

2 bear corner

This novel by the famous author Frederick Backman hooks and does not let go from the very first page.According to fans of modern foreign prose, this is exactly the book of the writer that turns the soul inside out. Here, in all its glory, the hopelessness of the outback, the trauma and tragedy of adolescents, the difficulties of moral choice, hypocrisy and love for loved ones, the joys of parenthood and more are presented.

The book "Bear Corner" most vividly describes the nuances of life in the small dying town of Bjornstad, where unemployment and hopelessness reign, and all events and hopes are tied to the local junior hockey club. This prose will help teenagers and their parents to better understand each other, and to reflect on the question of what price each is willing to pay for personal victory. "Bear Corner" deservedly has the highest ratings on many literary portals.

1 Alchemist

The Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho, whose works have scattered into quotes all over the Internet, is known to many. However, if you are still not familiar with his works, we advise you to start with the novel-parable "The Alchemist", which managed to become a cult. According to readers, this modern foreign prose deserves the title of one of the most amazing. The story of how a person is looking for his destiny, the embodiment of fate, can make you think and add motivation.

The work will not leave indifferent both young and mature readers. The first novel "The Alchemist" will tell about how important it is to dream and go towards your goals. The latter will be reminded that one should not give up hope and assign the status of unrealizable desires.

The best modern science fiction books

5 wind shadow

Our rating of the best books by modern foreign authors begins with the work “Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Safon. The first thing that the reader will definitely appreciate is the manner of writing and the style of the writer. The work is easy to read, literally in one breath. In addition, the atmosphere of the place itself and the events taking place are perfectly conveyed, the reader is simply immersed in the history and the surreal world of Barcelona.

Together with the heroes of the work, it is possible to visit the gloomy labyrinths of time. Try to uncover the main secret of a mystical book that changes the fate of people who have contact with it. Exciting imagination events absorb. Will the heroes be able to solve the mysteries? It will become known only after reading. The only thing worth considering is that the work contains scenes of violence, which means it is suitable for a more adult audience.

4 Cloud Atlas

David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas is not for everyone. But those who were able to appreciate the author's idea and go through the intricacies of stories argue that this is one of the best works of our time, leaving an indelible mark. The novel is interesting for various reasons; in it the reader will meet bright characters, appreciate the sparkling humor, as well as the variety of genres and narrative language.

The work united and intertwined six eras and stories of completely different, and seemingly completely unrelated people. But this is only at first glance. The idea of ​​the unity of the soul of all the characters presented runs like a red thread through the whole work. The reader understands that this is nothing but reincarnation, allowing each new story to bring an echo of the previous one.

3 The house where…

A unique work that evokes a storm of emotions. The story is about a house where abandoned children live. But this is not just a boarding school, it is a special place that brings together a variety of people. A whole universe in which there is no way from the "Appearance", hiding a lot of secrets and many incomprehensible things.

A day lived within the walls of the house is sometimes equal to a whole life outside of it. And each inhabitant has his own personal story. According to readers, the beginning of the novel strikes to the depths of the soul with its injustice, and then fascinates and holds with mysticism of the highest quality. There are no banal horrors in the novel, but there is a subtle touch of unreality that enhances the impression of reading. We advise you to pay attention to the book by Mariam Petrosyan "The House in which ...", she deservedly entered the rating of the best.

2 Witcher

Many sci-fi lovers are after this book, and in fairness, it is worth noting that it is not so easy to find it. Here is a complete series of stories about Geralt, all in one volume. The book will be the most amazing gift for fans of Andrzej Sapkowski and the genre in general. An original, large-scale epic work deservedly bears the title of a masterpiece.

The author takes the reader to the magical world of legends, in which mythical creatures live along with people. The dynamics of the plot will not let go until the last page. The personality of the protagonist will conquer everyone and make you literally “swallow” the chapters of the work. The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski deservedly entered our rating of the best books.

1 Game of Thrones

The leading position in the ranking of the best modern books by foreign authors in the fantasy genre is deservedly occupied by "Game of Thrones". This is the literary basis of the world-famous series. It would be unfair to talk about a specific edition, because there is also a whole series of books from 6 volumes. The epic saga of the world of the Seven Kingdoms will leave few indifferent. Readers get a great chance to form their own vision of history, adding personal impressions to the images of the characters.

Here the reader will meet all the familiar characters and have the opportunity to look at them in a new light of their own interpretations. George Martin's Game of Thrones is one of the most famous fantasy films of recent decades.

The best modern foreign books in the detective category

5 Inside the killer

Inside the Killer is a gripping thriller that simply cannot be put aside. Thousands of readers around the world confirm this fact. It is worth noting that the book has more than 7,500 thousand positive reviews on foreign recommendation portals. It is also a New York Times, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller. A unique reading about the work of a female profiler, who analyzes the psychology of the behavior of the most cruel maniacs, captures from the first page.

According to readers, the book exceeds all the wildest expectations. A sharp plot, a light syllable, interesting characters, parallels between the past and the present, well-seasoned intrigue - all this allowed the work to firmly take its position among the best.

4 The smell of death

Beckett Simon is considered one of the best crime writers of our time, according to the Sunday Express. His works capture and do not allow to come off, "The smell of death" was no exception. A series of events begins with an unexpected find - a corpse in an abandoned hospital complex. But in the process of inspection, even more terrible secrets are revealed, designed not for the faint of heart.

Trying to unravel the mysteries of the old hospital, the heroes realize that the ball is even more tangled, and new circumstances never cease to amaze. The product has the highest ratings and excellent reviews from fans of the detective genre. The book deservedly continues our top of the best and, of course, deserves the attention of readers.

3 Where the crayfish sing

The rating of the best modern foreign books in the detective genre continues with the work “Where the crayfish sing” by Delia Owens. The main question of the novel is whether the murder really happened? The reader will have to answer it for himself. The story is dark, mysterious, and at the same time very tender and reverent. The path of growing up of a young girl, the theme of loneliness and the real value of people for each other are especially gracefully set out.

Swamp Girl, rumored to be around the neighborhood, discovers a completely different side of life. A new world in which animals and birds cease to be friends, but the desire to love and be loved comes. But what if society does not accept you? The novel is designed for a female audience, and it is from her that it evokes the maximum response.

2 Do not let me go

A story of friendship, love and memory riddled with secrets, omissions and unfinished revelations is presented in the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro (winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2017) Don't Let Me Go. This work was liked by many lovers of detective stories and you can find a lot of reviews and reviews on it on the net. The parable of the past and present evokes a storm of emotions, not always unambiguous, but certainly strong.

The story of children who are born and raised to save someone's life is heartbreaking. Submission to one's future, perception of the fact of imminent and inevitable death. Reading the book leaves behind a lot of questions that not everyone will find the answer to. The impression is often heavy, so we advise you to treat the choice with caution, but the work will certainly be remembered.

1 Disappeared

The leading position in the category of detectives was taken by the work of Gillian Flynn, who is the winner of many literary awards. Her works have been published in 28 countries around the world. Each book has already been filmed or is being prepared for it. For two years, the author has not left the top ten in the world, according to prestigious literary portals. Another masterpiece "Gone Girl" won the hearts of millions.

The plot is based on the loss of one of the spouses. After her, there were traces of a struggle, blood and a chain of keys, according to which there is a chance to unravel the intricate story. In the process, it turns out that the second half, who is investigating, also has secrets. Despite the creepiness of the idea and the plot, the book captures and holds attention until the last page.

The best modern foreign books about love and life

5 Waiting for Robert Capa

The novel "Waiting for Robert Capa" by Susanna Fortes is not only a love story. This is an exciting work about the creative union of the legendary military photographers Robert Capa and Gerda Taro, which has a real historical basis. Having met, the fearless couple went into the thick of the Spanish Civil War to cover the events.

They became the most famous photographers of the time. Readers throughout the book will not cease to be amazed at how bold and desperate some of these people's actions were. They created their own legend and remained true to it to the end. Fearlessness, bordering on madness, boundless feelings and devotion to the cause made it possible to make the story a cult, and the book incredibly popular and worthy of attention.

4 Even if I fall

Even If I Fall is a very emotional and unforgettable novel about youthful dreams, anxieties, losses and forgiveness. It leaves a lasting impression, especially on sensitive readers. Brooke's life story takes a dramatic turn after her brother commits a crime and kills his best friend. She not only lost loved ones, but was also forced to abandon her career in figure skating.

Against the backdrop of all these events, the girl begins to feel attracted to the younger brother of the deceased guy, who in turn openly hates her.The situation is not easy, the story is exciting, the style is light - this is enough to attract the reader's attention. The product has high ratings and considerable popularity, it deservedly entered our top of the best.

3 The pungent aroma of wormwood

A story about a strong and independent girl who, despite her high status, decided to leave her father's house and go to the Women's Agricultural Army. The story takes the reader to the time of the First World War. The girl burns with love for her chosen one and a patriotic desire to bring as much benefit to her country as possible.

The novel is very touching and naive in its own way. Written in simple, easy language. As readers note in the reviews, once you start, it is already impossible to tear yourself away from the book. There is an opinion that the work is more suitable for a female and teenage audience, which is considered more sensitive to this kind of experience. Nevertheless, it worthily continues our ranking of the best in its category.

2 scandal queen

Our rating of the best continues with an amazing book about the history of England, two significant events in the life of the British royal family and women who managed to break centuries-old traditions. Scandal Queen Jill Paul impresses with a very dynamic plot, the life of Wallis and the death of Diana are intertwined, adding detective notes to the novel. The good style of the author, vivid images of the heroines and the theme of great love made the book one of the most popular.

Jill Paul is a deep connoisseur of history who presents the shocking and little-known facts of the life of Lady Diana and the royal family as a whole in such a way that the reader is literally immersed in events and becomes an invisible participant in them. The book has a strong ending and hides many secrets that will be of great interest to everyone.

1 call me by your name

This book received a lot of accolades and prestigious awards, including the Lambda Literary Award 2017. The work was filmed and received an Oscar for best screenplay. Today, there are more than 100 thousand laudatory reviews and reviews around the world. The love story will resonate with all generations. Awakening of sensuality, first love, emotions and time that can never be returned.

The novel captivates at the beginning and does not let go until the very end. A wonderful and touching book tells about the agony of choice, naive teenage love and experiences. Light language of narration, vivid descriptions of characters and events - all this will be found by the reader on the pages of the publication. The only thing to consider is that we are talking about same-sex relationships, which may confuse a certain category of readers.

People's vote - which modern foreign book is the best?
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Alchemist

bear corner

The Notebook

Redemption

wind runner

Game of Thrones

Witcher

The house where…

Cloud Atlas

wind shadow

Disappeared

Do not let me go

Where the crayfish sing

The smell of death

Inside the killer

call me by your name

scandal queen

The pungent aroma of wormwood

Even if I fall

Waiting for Robert Capa

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