2006-11-28 07:25:45 · 14 answers · asked by Jormungand 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I like books with great well developed characters I can relate to.
Currently I am reading Slaughter House Five:
It is a 1969 novel by best-selling author Kurt Vonnegut. One of his most popular works and widely regarded as a classic; it combines science fiction elements with an analysis of the human condition from an uncommon perspective, using time travel as a plot device and the bombing of Dresden in World War II, the aftermath of which Vonnegut witnessed, as a starting point.
When the book was released, the bombing of Dresden was not widely known and was rarely discussed by veterans and historians. The book led to an increased awareness of the bombings and a reevaluation of the justifications given for aerial bombing of cities by the Allies during the war.
Here are some other favorites:
1. The Wold According to Garp by John Irving
2. Fire Starter by Stephen King
3. Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson
4.The Stand by Stephen King
5. Jurassic Park by Michael Cricton
6. The Language of God by Francis S. Collins
7. Moby Dick by Herman Melville
8. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card
9. Blue Beard by Kurt Vonnegut
10. Sideways by Rex Pickett
2006-11-28 08:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like the books
The Christmas Shoes
The Christmas Blessing
The Christmas Hope.
It's a series of books that follows a kid from the time is a little boy to the time he's grown up and on his own. And it follows his family, and how his mom becomes sick, and he doesnt want her to leave. These books are sad, and very well written. And u have to read them in this order for them all to make since in the end.
2006-11-28 15:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by poohbear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy fantasy...either reading or writing it....there's just a plethora of possibilites. I live a very hectic life, and this is a great way to "escape". I like several books, but I'm going to have to say I like the Harry Potter books the best.
2006-11-28 15:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by VA Mamma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first great book I ever read was "Robinson Crusoe" when I was 10 yrs old (had to keep a dictionary close at hand)...I have read countless wonderful books since, but, just as I have a special place in my heart for the girl who was my first love, I have a special place in my heart for that book which woke up my mind and inspired me to become truly educated
2006-11-28 18:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Lovely Bones forget who wrote it but it was the most creative funny touching tearful and thrilling book i have ever read and i read a lot. it is about a girl who watches her murder get solved from heaven, weather or not you believe in heaven this is a good book.
2006-11-28 15:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by LesHug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a fan of Chick-Lit. And my fave is The Devil Wears Prada. It's really funny, interesting and I can relate my life to the story. Most people think Chick-Lit is rather light-reading and less serious but if you read carefully, we actually learn a lot of things that has to do with life.
2006-11-28 15:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Peyton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Killing Pablo- the manhunt for Pablo Escobar.
It was just such an interesting book, kind of like reading Scarface!
2006-11-28 15:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by Chuy V1.08 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually whatever book I am reading. So at the moment "Farhenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury. Ever person who loves books should read it.
2006-11-28 15:38:24 · answer #8 · answered by icthyus05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. It's aspiring and very classic.
2006-11-28 16:05:25 · answer #9 · answered by Lhiza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CrissCross by Lynne Rae Perkins
It understands.
^_^
2006-11-28 16:22:27 · answer #10 · answered by hannah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋