2006-08-30 14:02:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry. Epic in scope yet rich in detail, gritty yet sympathetic characters, fascinating interwoven plot lines, beautifully controlled pace--it almost "breathes." It's a long book, but before you're one-quarter through it, you'll be wishing it could be longer. A Pulitzer Prize winner, and you can really see why on every page.
2006-08-30 14:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called THE NAMED by Marianne Curley. It's about this 17 year old guy named Ethan who leads a double life. By day, he goes to school and does normal teenage stuff, but by night, he keeps a great secret. He is a member of a group called The Guard, and him and his friends go back in time to protect history from being altered by the villains (aka The Order).
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I'm not sure it's The Best book I've ever read, but it definitely is my most favorite because it's a really good story, and the characters are just SOO GOOD! Plus, it's a trilogy! The reason I don't think that they're the best books is because the end is kind of sudden, but you should definitely read the books. They are soo good! I still can't stop thinking about the characters because they seem so real.
2006-08-30 21:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by manusoccer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catcher in the Rye, Old Man and the Sea, Catch-22, Brothers Karamozov.
They all have their own ways of looking at our situation. It's hard to analyze though. Catch 22 is so sarcastic and funny, but hits the nail right on the head. Catcher helped teach me the meaning of maturity. BK reflects on "what does it all mean" stuff. Old Man and the Sea was just beautifully written, and everyone should read a good cockandballs book like this at least once.
Oh yeah! the above post is right about Charlotte's Web. That's a great book with this weird rhythm to the writing that goes with its nature themes. Loved that as a kid, loved it more as a philosophy major.
2006-08-30 21:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by Superprofundo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
It tells the story of a young girl, aged 14, who is murdered. What I pulled from reading this book was not what I had expected when I read it. That despite everything, there was hope.
2006-08-30 21:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by sescja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many books that really seem to have an effect on me and I know I wont live this down but I would have to say Kingdom of Dreams by Judith Mcnaught, it's just that this one was so visual and funny and I love books that can make me laugh and cry.As a kid i digged Charlotte's Web by E.B. White.Man did I have a crying fit when Charlotte died.
2006-08-30 21:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by veronica_mars 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Plague Dogs
About two strays who escape medical experimentation, written from their perspective - lots of food for thought, lots of opportunity to examine motives, human nature, instincts, etc. besides being an exciting & challenging read.
2006-08-30 21:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by Helga J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the secret life of bees by sue monk kidd. i favor this book because the time is 1964; civil rights is a hot issue, inequality between races is exposed, depression and suicide are openly talked about, child abuse is brought out of the closet, and yes, murder occurs. this book has a little bit of many themes; great for debate. it's a story of love, acceptance, rejection, and disappointment.
2006-08-30 21:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This book called not my child, it is about a young girl who was molested in the day care, its very sad but i couldnt put it down also she said yes, it made me be thankfull for the life i have
2006-08-30 21:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by LightSkinnedPrincess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance by robert pirsig
2006-08-30 21:57:52 · answer #9 · answered by vick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently enjoyed "The Fourth War" by Chris Stewart.
2006-08-30 21:10:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋