...and why?
2006-09-06 19:52:25 · 18 answers · asked by zimran!!.. 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Agatha Christie:
"and then they were none"
mystery novel, very interesting. Detective story with no detective
2006-09-06 19:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by Papilio paris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mm mm....hard to choose from so many, but I would have to settle on the Talisman, written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. (it's a close call with The Stand)
Why? The entire novel, and not just sections, was so well written with descriptive words and ideas were articulated in such a way that I became anxious whenever the span of time I had given myself to read was nearing its end
2006-09-07 03:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by ladylunamina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Outsiders-
has an informal narration that one can relate to
has skeletal characters that you can fit to people you know, yet understand that those are individuals
involves an intense plot, keep you turning the pages
begins with a hook to keep you interested
hides grotesque and gory details-yet gives the gist of the situation
is not vulgar, though vulgar speech is present by "-------"
and
defines the purpose of the novel so you don't have to try to find it
I love Dallas. I think he's so hot!
2006-09-07 03:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Psychia22 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fool on the Hill by Matt ruff
it has a bit of everything some fantasy elements and was the first book i ever read that packed in so many storylines, story arcs that combined for one hellavua story
and its the only book ive ever read more than twice (i read it about every 4 or 5 years)
2006-09-07 02:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by daughters_a_wookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always fond of Ender's Game because it's a book about children without talking down to the reader. A perennial favorite for the gifted/talented programs for kids who get really tired of adults talking to them like, well, they're children.
My mental world may have been greatly limited as a child, but I was far more intelligent then than I am now and not afraid to ask the big questions, and the book reflects that perspective.
2006-09-07 02:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by Sinai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Magician - Raymond E Feist
This book pulls you in and holds you there with a mixture of suspense, happiness, sadness, suspense and action. The book has the most feeling I have felt whilst reading a novel. I tried to escape but it kept me up till 3am each time I tried to put it down
2006-09-07 02:58:41 · answer #6 · answered by CLOCKWORK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to choose one, but 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy (oops! Not sure of the spelling) is up there. Her descriptions are rich and sensual, the story is stimulating, suspenseful and well developed, and she plays around a lot with the English language in a fun way. I also learned stuff about India I didn't know before.
2006-09-07 02:59:25 · answer #7 · answered by Shez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn
Because it was a nice way to spend the afternoon!
2006-09-07 03:08:56 · answer #8 · answered by buddhafuldreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel. I love her whole series.
2006-09-07 02:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by wannaknow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think I could name favorite novel. I have read many good stories.
2006-09-07 02:56:41 · answer #10 · answered by zooba 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋