As the title says, I’m looking for suggestions for the best historical fiction books. I know “best” is subjective, but for me that usually means strong writing, likeable characters, and immersive world-building.
I especially love stories where you feel fully pulled into the historical setting, whether that means meeting real historical figures like Leonidas of Sparta or an Egyptian pharaoh and seeing how they lived day to day. Unique concepts and deep immersion are a big plus for me.
I’m curious what the rest of you consider the best historical fiction you’ve read, and why it stood out to you.
by leonidasalexandergr
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Three standouts for me and in order are:
1. The Journeyer by Gary Jennings
2. Alaska by James A. Michener
3. Brazil by Errol Lincoln Uys
“Tales of the South Pacific” by James Michener
“The Winds of War,” “War and Remembrance” and “The Caine Mutiny” by Herman Wouk
“Mister Roberts” by Thomas Heggen