I am looking for novels that make use of flashbacks, in particular to reveal something about a character in the present (who they are, their intentions), or provide a twist or further context of the plot in the present. I love how the TV shows Lost and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End make use of this narrative structure, but in visual mediums of course it is so easy to cut back and forth quickly. I don't know that I've seen it in a book (obviously flashbacks yes, but not these very pointed reveals that make your jaw drop or your heart hurt as the narrative hurtles back to the present like in Lost and Frieren). Would love any recommendations. Can be any genre – literary, fantasy, horror, etc. Thanks for any suggestions, and let me know if I can clarify anything.
by somermallow