I've always been a fan of the 19th century novel, of the novel that is plotted, character-driven, and where the passage of time is almost as central to the novel as a major minor character, the passage of time and its effect on the characters in the story.
“The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in particular, and did it very well.”
“Despite these hurdles, manufacturers in the U.S. and their employees are doing remarkable work.”