2006-09-28 06:43:32 · 12 answers · asked by blue 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Naming one is tougher than it first appeared when I started to list a dozen the reread the question.
Amerika- by Franz Kafka was the last such book that I recently finished.
Why? I had never read Kafka and plenty of friend let telling me I just had to. The story isn't anything really clever. The writing style does have an effect on the reader though, and I believe that is what your were asking. It isn't War and Peace size, in fact its a very quick read. I did see the story though and there was not one stunning moment in the story. I think the reason people were talking about it because I really did feel like I was seeking the story, and the main charter is not a hero or a villain. He is just sort making plans, then living real life just like reality. It is totally believable and leaves with you sort of peaceful easy feeling, not angry, not sad. My wife just hasn't been able to get into it though and I understand. This are no major female characters in the story so keep that in mind. But if you can get past the gender issues then it really does have an effect if you are a serious reader or writer.
Good question!
2006-09-28 06:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Illusions" by Richard Bach: I've purchased, read and borrowed-out about a dozen copies so far and would love to get another copy myself.
My senior high-school class chose our motto from Illusions: "Be not dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again, and meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends".
My father's favorite saying from the book is "Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours".
A very poignant book and highly recommended! A fast read and well worth the time - hope you can get hold of a copy!
2006-09-28 15:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by dragonwing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Lord of the Rings trology - beyond the adventure story, it's a deeply stirring and inspiring examination of the nature of man.
The Little Prince - seems like a simple French fairytale, but is a moving look at faith and love.
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett - reminds me of what sort of person I want to be - brave, kind, and believing.
2006-09-28 14:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We the Living"
Atlas Shrugged
The Fountainhead
By Ayn Rand.
2006-09-28 14:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by temptations_irresistible1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are few for me;
The Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
The Fountainhead and Atlas shrugged by Ayn Rand (both of em are good)
Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance by Robert Pirsig
Nausea by Sartre
Thus spoke Zarathustra by F. Nietzsche (he was very misunderstood by germans)
U can't go wrong with any of em
2006-09-28 13:56:48 · answer #5 · answered by vick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Count of Monte Cristo because at the end of the books you can empathize with Edmond Dantes.
2006-09-28 20:34:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a wrinkle in time,one of the characters qoutes my favorite verse in the Bible,1 Corinthians 1:25
2006-09-28 13:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by Lost Phoenix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Suttree" by Cormac McCarthy. I'll never look at a homeless person dismissively again.
2006-09-28 15:03:24 · answer #8 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's just not that into you-the greatest book ever, it teaches women to not depend on men and that there are some good guys out there but alot of them are jerks and losers
2006-09-28 13:51:15 · answer #9 · answered by farsidecc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Book of Mormon.
2006-09-28 13:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋