Recommendations of Classic Books
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Frankly, anything by Steinbeck is worth another read.
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This book is one of my all time favorites. Even in high school, I read it multiple times outside of required reading simply for the enjoyment. I loved the excitement of the political movement coupled with the turmoil of personal relationships.The Mythwriter wrote: ↑15 Aug 2009, 00:17 Everyone has at least heard of "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens, but I'm always surprised by how few seem to enjoy it. I'll admit that its true that the the plot, or rather plots, are very numerous and seemingly disjointed; yet the way they weave together in the end is simply genius, and I would think any who complain that plot lines are too linear these days would get their fix for life from this book.
I can only imagine that the complaints arise from how often the viewpoint jumps, and it's pretty hard to follow for awhile. In fact, I found myself really lost at a few points as to how anything was relevant. But when the conclusion comes around, and you see what everyone and everything is all about, your mind just reels from all the meaning you can draw from it!
Sydney Carton is definitely one of the most profound characters I know. A life of perpetual disappoint would lead so many to choose so differently, and especially when they could have benefited from it like he could have. But when he makes his final choice... not only giving his life a final purpose, but to define the height of true love and nobility, brings out the best of humanity we all hope actually exists in us.
This book will forever be one of my favorites... I wish I could talk about it for pages, but no one would read the post, haha! But the best way is to read it yourself.
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Yes, Orwell will always be my favorite author!! Animal Farm is another great classic that I think everyone should read!raikyuu wrote: ↑18 Jul 2017, 22:46 If one is a fan of "1984", I would also suggest "A Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. Like 1984, "A Brave New World" also explores a dystopian-themed society where everyone is segregated according to their biology, and they don't have a problem with it. It is a good classic because one can't tell who the enemy is, or rather there is really an enemy or not.
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This is on my 2018 reading list and sitting in anticipation on my bookshelf! Thanks for such an awesome synopsis!RebeccasReading wrote: ↑25 Jan 2018, 08:48This book is one of my all time favorites. Even in high school, I read it multiple times outside of required reading simply for the enjoyment. I loved the excitement of the political movement coupled with the turmoil of personal relationships.The Mythwriter wrote: ↑15 Aug 2009, 00:17 Everyone has at least heard of "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens, but I'm always surprised by how few seem to enjoy it. I'll admit that its true that the the plot, or rather plots, are very numerous and seemingly disjointed; yet the way they weave together in the end is simply genius, and I would think any who complain that plot lines are too linear these days would get their fix for life from this book.
I can only imagine that the complaints arise from how often the viewpoint jumps, and it's pretty hard to follow for awhile. In fact, I found myself really lost at a few points as to how anything was relevant. But when the conclusion comes around, and you see what everyone and everything is all about, your mind just reels from all the meaning you can draw from it!
Sydney Carton is definitely one of the most profound characters I know. A life of perpetual disappoint would lead so many to choose so differently, and especially when they could have benefited from it like he could have. But when he makes his final choice... not only giving his life a final purpose, but to define the height of true love and nobility, brings out the best of humanity we all hope actually exists in us.
This book will forever be one of my favorites... I wish I could talk about it for pages, but no one would read the post, haha! But the best way is to read it yourself.
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I love ALL of the characters. Who can't fall in love with Mr. Darcy?! It takes her foreverrrrr to figure out she is wrong about him. Love love love this book.
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Yes, I'm not qualified to comment on the different editions, but it is a great book - it's over 40 years since I read it, but it still stays with me.