I love to read, especially historical-fiction novels. I am even more interested in the World War 2 books and I have read many. I fanyone has any suggestions, please share!
2006-06-15 14:24:19 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini.When his best friend, a young clergyman, is killed in a mockery of a duel by an arrogant noble, just to quiet his eloquent expressions of democratic ideals, Andre-Louis Moreau vows revenge. From that point, through meteoric careers as a consummate actor and scenario writer, then as a fencing master, and finally a politician, the brilliant Moreau keeps thwarting the aims of the aristocratic Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr. However, the nobleman causes pain to Moreau as well, and the time must come when the two will meet to settle their enmity once and for all. You are not likely to guess how their confrontation finally turns out. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this swashbuckling novel is exciting throughout, and it presents one of the most dashing heroes in fiction, a man who can fight equally well with his mind, his mouth, his pen, and his sword, a man who stirs up events wherever he goes.
Count of Montecristo by Alexander Dumas.Its about a young French sailor who was unjustly imprisoned for 14 years before he escapes and ultimately takes revenge on his enemies.The author did a great job describing the emotions of the prisoner.Disbelief,denial,self pity,madness,apathy and finally hope.
2006-06-16 05:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I absolutely second the recommendation of slaughterhouse-5, which is probably my favorite book ever...other good historical fiction novels are All Quiet on the Western Front, A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, Cat's Cradle(also by vonnegut) The Grapes of Wrath(long, wordy and a little tiring, but an increadable account of the depression)...a good history book i'm reading currently is called Antiquity and is about the history of the classical civilizations (greece, rome, etc)
2006-06-15 23:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by elu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely must read Catch-22 by Joseph Heller if you want to read World War II novels - it broke the standard for any modern war novel. It's really just an incredible book.
2006-06-16 00:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by crono37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Algonquin Elegy: Tom Thomson's Last Spring by Neil J. Lehto. It is a fictional investigation into the remarkable true story of Canadian landscape painter Tom Thomson's drowning in Algonquin Park's Canoe Lake in 1917. Visit the book's website at http://www.algonquinelegy.com.
2006-06-18 11:41:34 · answer #4 · answered by nlehto@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Len Deighten (not sure on spelling) and Tom Clancy are always good for world war II.
Right now I am reading books by Pearl S. Buck. These have a Chinese or Chinese/American flair to them. The best so far is The Good Earth.
2006-06-15 22:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by dulagluft 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Poe Shadow
Matthew Pearl / Hardcover / Random House Publishing Group / May 2006
2006-06-15 21:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian. Don't judge it based on the Russel Crowe movie! Takes place during the Napoleanic Wars and you don't have to understand the nautical stuff to enjoy it thoroughly. I certainly don't know starboard from larboard but I love this book. Great characters and compelling story and great humor. The whole Aubrey/Maturin novels are great reads.
2006-06-16 00:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by Garbanzo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steve Brown
The Romanov Prophecy
2006-06-15 21:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by vihlee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Kite Runner is absolutely fantastic about 2 boys growing up during the taliban rule in Afganistan.
2006-06-15 22:24:17 · answer #9 · answered by b_friskey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell (Napoleonic wars), or any of Owen Parry's Major Jones series(Civil War).
2006-06-15 23:14:29 · answer #10 · answered by irish1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋