The Greatest American "Family, Fiction, Coming of age" Books Since 2010

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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 305 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.

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Family

The "Family" category of books encompasses stories that revolve around the dynamics, relationships, and experiences of families. These books explore the complexities of familial bonds, including love, loyalty, conflict, and forgiveness. They may focus on different types of families, such as nuclear families, blended families, or extended families, and may cover a range of themes, from coming-of-age tales to domestic dramas. Overall, the "Family" category offers a rich and diverse collection of books that delve into the joys and challenges of family life.

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Coming of age

The "Coming of age" category of books typically refers to stories that explore the transition from adolescence to adulthood. These books often focus on the challenges and experiences that young people face as they navigate the complexities of growing up, including issues such as identity, relationships, sexuality, and personal growth. Coming of age stories can be set in any time period or cultural context, and may feature protagonists of any gender, race, or background. Overall, the genre offers readers a glimpse into the universal struggles and triumphs of youth, and the process of becoming a fully realized adult.

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  1. 26. Model Home by Eric Puchner

    The novel explores the unraveling of an American family's pursuit of the dream in the 1980s as they move to a desert suburb in California where their hopes and aspirations begin to crumble. The narrative delves into the complexities of familial relationships and individual struggles, as the family members confront their own personal disappointments, financial distress, and emotional breakdowns. Their journey is marked by a tragic accident that further exacerbates their turmoil, leading each character to cope in different ways, revealing the fragile nature of their bonds and the illusions of their once-idealized life.

    The 10900th Greatest Book of All Time
  2. 27. The Fates Will Find Their Way by Hannah Pittard

    "The Fates Will Find Their Way" is a haunting narrative that revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a sixteen-year-old girl and the impact it has on a close-knit community. Told through the collective voice of the boys who knew her, the story unfolds in a series of speculative scenarios about her fate, interwoven with the boys' own transitions from adolescence to adulthood. As they grapple with the uncertainties of their own futures, the girl's absence becomes a canvas onto which they project their fears, desires, and the inexorable passage of time, painting a poignant picture of the ways in which a single event can reverberate through many lives.

    The 10913th Greatest Book of All Time

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