do light novels have pictures

In general, light novels are accompanied by occasional illustrations. These illustrations are often in manga or anime style, providing a visual aid to the description of characters, settings, or events in the story. However, it's worth noting that light novels aren't picture books - the text does the bulk of the storytelling, with the images serving as visual punctuation. Favorites like 'Sword Art Online', 'Re:Zero' and 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya' are excellent examples of this format.

Yes, most light novels do feature illustrations. These visuals, usually drawn by professional mangaka or digital artists, provide a visual context to the reader. They might showcase critical plot moments, illustrate a character's appearance, or highlight the ambiance of a particular setting. That being said though, light novels are essentially story-driven, where the prose does the majority of the narrative work. The pictures are few and often limited to a couple every few chapters. Works like 'No Game No Life', 'Overlord', and 'KonoSuba' perfectly embody this balance between text and illustrations.

Of course! More convoluted text will bring out the beauty of a 'light' novel. These novellas from Japan frequently come with bits of anime-style illustrations. In particular the flowing and powerful moments are captured highlighting certain important episodes in the story and the physical characteristics of the main characters served up at an appropriate point. A somewhat blended form of expression that combines the detailed narrative of a normal novel with manga-like visual effects. Though it relies on illustrations, it is not an overwhelming feature of the narrative. Text this largely serves as the form of expression. In fact, the essence of storytelling here remains text. You might want to try 'Toradora!', 'Accel World' or 'Spice and Wolf'. To taste what I think is a new style for yourself.