I've recently finished the first three books of The Vampire Chronicles and I'm looking to take a break from the vampire genre. I like Anne Rice because her books are character-driven and full of sensory detail -- you feel like you're right there with the characters, in their world. Could you recommend some similar books? By similar I don't just mean "vampire" books. I mean quality, clever; a book that doesn't treat the reader as if they're stupid. :) Thanks!
2007-03-24 21:03:40 · 8 answers · asked by Lily 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Okay my favorite ALL TIME book is "I know this much is true" by Wally Lamb. It's a big book, but seriously it's one of the best books you can ever read! It's just wonderful and changes your whole perspective on life! It's mostly about this man's life and his life is just aweful and everything is going downhill, and it's about him coping and accepting everything. Some parts are HILARIOUS, others make you cry, others make you want to punch a wall, and others will just make you jaw literally drop...you know, that kind of book :-)
Another is "She's Come Undone" Also by Wally Lamb...also a great book that you won't be able to put down! That one's about an obese girl who just eats her way through her problems and ahhhh! That book was actually just an emotional wreck...it was kind of a depressing read I mean seeing life through the eyes of a morbidly obese person and the stuff that they have to go through everyday but at the same time, very enlightning and just opens your eyes...and that book is extremely character driven too...
And of course, Fahrenheit 451, kind of old-schoolish but it's an original and it rocks. Well good luck and I really recommend you reading "I know this much is true"---it's very character-driven, full of emotion and depth, and well you won't regret it, I promise :-) :-) :-)
2007-03-24 21:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Irving writes incredible books. A prayer for owen meany and The World According to garp are my favorites.
Steven King is my all time favorite. he is such a gifted storyteller.
The lord of the rings took forever, but at the end i loved it.
Also, Michael Chabon - the amazing adventures of kavalier and klay
and i just read a couple pre-davinci code dan brown books and they were quite good page turners.
2007-03-24 21:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by imnotachickenyoureaturkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Master and Commander by Patrick O'brian is excellent historical fiction about a British naval commander during the Napoleonic wars. The characters are so believe able and interesting that you can't help loving them. The story is fiction but the author was a profound naval historian and you'll learn a lot about the period. It's high quality literature and you will love it.
2007-03-24 21:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're alright with cyberpunk, I highly suggest Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. It's quite clever and very character driven, not to mention that it has one of the most badass villains in the entire history of literature.
2007-03-24 21:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try John Grisham's works. I recommend "The Street Lawyer" or "The Partner" for a good character driven work.
2007-03-24 21:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Fortis the Brave
2007-03-25 02:51:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try some Stephen king his dark tower series of books are the best i have ever read esspecially the first 4 fantastic they start off and you think o great a western and almost put it down but once your half way thruogh the first book u wont want to put it down i hope you try them and like them i also like anne rice
2007-03-24 21:14:38 · answer #7 · answered by hippie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm definitely try "Odd Thomas" by Dean Koontz
its one of the best books I've ever read! i hope you like it! =]
2007-03-24 21:12:34 · answer #8 · answered by bubbles07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋