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The phrase "a novel based on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a work of fiction that is inspired by or derived from another source, such as a true story, historical event, or existing literary work.
Example: "The author wrote a novel based on her grandmother's experiences during the war."
Alternatives: "a book inspired by" or "a story derived from".
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For years, I'd imagined writing a novel based on one of my favorite films, "Three Colors: Red," by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
The film was novelized by A.C.H. Smith as Labyrinth: A Novel Based On The Jim Henson Film, which is currently out of print.
The Harvard Lampoon wrote a novel based on The Lord of the Rings, but I actually wrote a play, with one of the head writers for SpongeBob.
There was a novel based on the Avinoffs at Shideyevo.
A novel based on the life of Mohammed.
(Dreamworks/ Signet, $6.50). A novel based on the film.
At allreaders.com, you can select a novel based on setting.
She wrote a novel, based on his life, called "Trashing".
A novel based on the life and times of Tom Paine.
A novel based on the life of Lucy Walter, mistress of Charles II of England.
A novel based on the case was published earlier this year.
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