I tend to get bored after 200 pages. I'd appreciate an adult book, but young adult is ok too.I did enjoy Of Mice and Men.That is one of the few quality short books I have come across.
2006-07-26 08:06:25 · 12 answers · asked by Puff 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I'm with you on that--I start to zone out after a couple of hundred pages even if I really enjoy a book. Here's a list of books I have that are under 200 pages--although I tend to have older editions with smaller print, so in some cases the currently available editions are longer by 50 or so pages.
If you liked Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," he has a great short novel called "The Moon is Down"--it's about a town during WWII that gets taken over. It's excellent, and it's under 150 pages.
On the science fiction front, some of Isaac Asimov's novels tend to the short side--my copy of "The Caves of Steel" comes to just under 200 pages. That one's actually a detective story in a science fiction setting, which makes it even cooler.
I haven't started Asimov's novelization of "The Fantastic Voyage" yet, but it's also under 200 pages.
One of the books I'm reading right now is "The Illustrated Man" by Ray Bradbury--it's actually a series of short stories that are tied together by a narrative, but it's good so far.
If you haven't already read it, Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" is wonderful--my copy's under 150 pages.
George Orwell's "Animal Farm"--under 150 pages, and another great read if you haven't gotten to it already.
Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World," a negative utopia novel that I'll be re-reading soon.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"--set in the roaring twenties, and a really good book that I need to read again.
H. G. Well's "The Time Machine"--great story, and it clocks in at under 150 pages.
2006-07-26 08:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by starlightfading 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why limit yourself to a number of pages? The type of print should could for something. Most books that I find interesting are over 300 pages because of the complex plot and interesting characters. If you are bored after two hundred pages, why not just read short stories and literary magazines? Maybe you could train yourself to have more self-discipline about your reading. Of Mice and Men was great! So is Tortilla Flat.
2006-07-26 08:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Teacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the suggestion of Robert Heinlein books. All are great. Funny you should mention Of Mice and Men. I was going to suggest the short novels of Steinbeck. Some of my favorites are Cannery Row and Tortilla Flat. Also try Travels With Charlie. It is non-fiction, but it is great. Also try any book by Michael Chabon. Longer, but read very quick.
2006-07-26 09:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by mercutio_41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway is a very good read (especially if you like Steinbeck) and only a few pages over a hundred in my edition. "The Stranger" by Albert Camus is short and you may like it (it's not my cup of tea but most people like it so I have to assume it's great). Also, a recent book called "No Country for Old Men" is a quick read and is around three hundred pages. It's not Cormac McCarthy's best book but it is good.
2006-07-26 08:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by dropkick_murphy9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy anything by Nicholas Sparks. Some of his books are long, but he has a few shorter ones.
His writing is so vivid and you really get into the stories and characters. My favorite has been "The Rescue". It's a book I think men would even enjoy. It's got a beautiful girl, fire, tragedy, suspense, and the main character guy doing some crazy, death-defying stuff.
Fun reading to ya :)
2006-07-26 08:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by docsgirl24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the Bartimaeus Series is over 400 pages, but they're great. Some of Terry Pratchett's books are under 300 pages, but they seem to be written for the autistic in all of us. Other than that, the Ranger's Apprentice series works for under 300 pages.
2006-07-26 08:18:58 · answer #6 · answered by matt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are interested in science fiction novels, try Robert Heinlein. He has a number of relatively short novels with a wide range of subjects (not all just spaceships and all that).
The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag is an interesting read. and pretty short.
2006-07-26 08:16:20 · answer #7 · answered by LovingMother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Bridge of San Luis Rey" by Thornton Wilder.
"The Thin Man" by Dashiell Hammett
"Hope of Heaven" by John O'Hara
"The Red Badge of Courage" by Stephen Crane
"Aura" by Carlos Fuentes
"The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell" by Jorge Amado
If you like crime/mysteries check out the 87th Precinct and Matthew Hope series by Ed Mcbain.
2006-07-28 10:38:05 · answer #8 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stardust, Neil Gaiman- If you like mystical
Atonement, Ian Mcewan- If you like war stories and love stories
(He has a lot of good short novels)
There's so many good books to choose from, just go to your local book store and find the perfect book for you.
2006-07-26 08:13:04 · answer #9 · answered by dani_sanders86 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1984 by George Orwell or Animal Farm also by George Orwell.
2006-07-26 08:43:06 · answer #10 · answered by zac s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋