I would like to get something interesting from the start of the book to keep his attention since he is just starting to read novels. He enjoys comedy and doesn't like horror. Any suggestions would be helpful!!
2007-01-29 02:57:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I am a female and we are in our mid 20's, hope that helps with suggestions!!! Thanks!!
2007-01-29 03:37:03 · update #1
Without knowing the age, attention span, or desire to expand beyond fiction, I have some "Adult" selections I'll offer.
Also without knowing if you're his oppsite gender, and involved with him, perhaps only as a mentor, I suggest 3 that are varied in context but I find them valid,,, even for those who don't initially "get it."
JitterBug Perfume
Illusions (The reluctant Messiah)
Women who run with Wolves
If you research these 3 you'll "get it" at least, and I agree they aren't for everyone, but certainly can be kept and re-read throughout ones evolution.
Steven Wolf
2007-01-29 03:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark Justice by Jack Higgins
A Game for Heroes by Jack Higgins
(Irish Secret Service stories)
My Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
The Story of B by Daniel Quinn
(Philosophical reflection on Western Culture)
2007-01-29 11:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by tedewb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Dork by Frank Portman
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
2007-01-29 11:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Author's who've aided myself in tasks similar to your own...
Chuck Palahniuk: If he's seen and liked the movie Fight Club, he'll probably enjoy his books as well. All of his are great, but I reccomend Survivor, Choke and Invisible Monsters for first timers of Mr. Palahniuk.
Another favorite is Christopher Moore. I havent found one of his books yet that hasnt made me laugh out loud on numerous occasions. He's a nutty man, but brilliant. You cant go wrong with any that he has written...Good ones to start with are Practical DemonKeeping, Island of the Sequined Love Nun and Coyote Blue.
2007-01-29 11:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by splendiferousflowr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thr3e by Ted Dekker
The Bourne Identity - Robert Ludlum
Hunt for Red October - Tom Clancy
2007-01-29 16:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by Bluemist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Lovely Bones captured me right from the start. However, it is far from a comedy. Quite depressing at first, really. But it is a pretty good book.
I don't really read comedies. I heard that Running With Scissors was a pretty funny book, but I do not know about it.
2007-01-29 11:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by Led*Zep*Babe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Terry Pratchett writes comic, satiric fantasy. I've never met a person who didn't like his books. Start him on Good Omens (co-authored by Neil Gaiman) or Guards! Guards!.
2007-01-29 13:27:49 · answer #7 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband is not a big reader, but I did get him to read
Miracle in the Andes by Nando Parrado
and he was hooked from the get go. It is an incredible story. Hope that helps ;)
2007-01-29 15:42:06 · answer #8 · answered by Katrina S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some great books for young people that are stimulating and interesting reading for adults, as well. My favorites would be Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, but there are hundreds your friend might like. Perhaps the Harry Potter stories would be appreciated.
2007-01-29 11:05:31 · answer #9 · answered by Suzianne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, my boyfriend is 18 and I couldn't get him to read anything. Then I tried Da Vinci Code, and he read all of Dan Brown's books. They're the only books he likes. I know some people don't like Dan Brown or his books due to various reasons, but both me and my boyfriend liked them. Try those.
2007-01-29 11:42:05 · answer #10 · answered by Kristie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋