I love reading books, and I could recommend tons to other people, but the one book, other than the Bible, that I say is a must read is definitely The Kite Runner. What is your must-read book?
2006-09-23 19:12:51 · 32 answers · asked by blue_bee 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Aquariums of Pyongyang by Kang Chol-hwan
Its a true story written by a boy who was imprisoned in the North Korean concentration camps at age 9. It's all about the life there and the utter hardships he and his family went through and his eventual escape to South Korea.
It is really a horrific story but definitely worth reading. Its hard to imagine that such a place actually still exists or ever did exist.
2006-09-24 10:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll be looking out for The Kite Runner. The book I've been recommending is Joy Dettman, Henry's Daughter. I don't think it's the best book ever written (although it is very good), I found in reading it, that it evoked some strong feelings and I loved the end, even though there were some parts through the book that made me so disturbed and sad that I wasn't sure I wanted to finish it. Malawindy by the same author is also a very good read.
2006-09-23 21:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Kite Runner all the way- one of the most powerful books I've ever read. I can't get through the last third without at least a couple tears.
2006-09-23 19:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! The Kite Runner is great I'm reading it these days, well if u r into those kind of books, i think "The Book Seller of Kabul" is a great read, also "Miyada- The daughter of Iraq" and "Princess" are some awesome books!
2006-09-23 19:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My must-read book is Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld. The story hits home so hard that it's excruciating. I have to say, though, you'll either love this or hate it. No in-betweens.
Prep is about a girl attending boarding school and how she tries to live her life by the choices she makes while she's there. Simple plot but excellent writing.
2006-09-24 04:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by drytherain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
2006-09-28 22:33:37 · answer #6 · answered by no one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card!!
"Ender's Game is a science fiction novel that tells the story of Andrew Wiggin (nicknamed Ender by his sister, Valentine.) The story takes place on Earth in the future. Earth has been attacked twice by an alien species called Buggers, nearly destroying the human race. Mankind begins training young geniuses to become soldiers and commanders to fight in Earth's defence if the Buggers should ever attack again. Ender is extremely intelligent, and at the age of six years old, he goes to Battle School to be trained. Ender quickly rises to the top in Battle School and begins training in order to command Earth's fleet."
2006-09-23 20:30:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Storm Of The Century
2006-09-23 19:15:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cather In The Rye by JD Salinger, or Leopold's Ghost by Hochschild
2006-09-23 19:21:08 · answer #9 · answered by getmycountryback 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Fortis the Brave
2006-09-24 04:57:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋