Definition: 1. A extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story. 2. A printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction. 3. Of a kind not seen before. 4. Pleasantly novel or different.
Use 'novel' in a sentence:
1. The novel itself remains oddly inert.
2. Marsha Hunt's second novel, "Free," is a shocker.
3. He recommenced work on his novel.
4. Peter Mayle has just completed his first novel.
5. I was reading some trashy romance novel.
6. He is now engaged on his second novel.
7. Her latest novel was dissected by the critics.
8. Colin Welland's screenplay is faithful to the novel.
9. It's the best novel (that) I've ever read.
10. I'm finding his latest novel very hard going.
11. "Dottie" is by far his best novel to date.
12. Her first novel was published in 1998 and since then she hasn't looked back.
13. Her novel is still relevant today.
14. He's hard at work on a new novel.
15. This is a very slight novel.
16. His new novel is a must for all lovers of crime fiction.
17. The novel is good in parts.
18. The evening ended with a reading from her latest novel.
19. She's collecting material for her latest novel.
20. The writer uses her childhood as raw material for this novel.
21. He is working on a new novel.
22. The novel contains too much dialogue and not enough narrative.
23. The novel is set in the Roman period.
24. Her latest novel is her best yet.
25. His latest novel is a humdinger.
26. Ben Okri's latest novel is a good read.
27. Her latest novel is eagerly awaited.
28. His latest novel does not disappoint.
29. Problems of family relationships feature prominently in her novels.
30. He has struck gold with his latest novel.
31. The novel is based on his travels in India.
32. She used her family's history as a base for her novel.
33. Her first novel defies easy categorization.
34. Have you read her new novel?
35. Her novels always have the same basic story.
36. He submitted his latest novel for review.
37. This is perhaps his best novel to date.
38. Her novels have gained in popularity over recent years.
39. I began this novel last month and I still haven't finished it.
40. She hit upon the perfect title for her new novel.
41. Her later work does not bear comparison with her earlier novels.
42. The novel does not transfer well to the movies.
43. His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry.
44. She abandoned the linearity of the conventional novel.
45. The novel is supposedly based on a true story.
46. The novel is based on a true story.
47. The following extract is taken from her new novel.
48. He already had an idea for his next novel.
49. The idea already existed in embryo in his earlier novels.
50. A sense of social change is pervasive in her novels.
51. His latest novel is a cut above the rest.
52. It's the best novel I've ever read.
53. In a novel form and content are equally important.
54. The novel is written from personal experience.
