also tell me why it is your favorite and what is the story line (without spoiling)
Thank You.
2007-10-01 05:02:20 · 22 answers · asked by Beeg 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Ishmael.
It's about what humans are doing wrong and how we can fix it, given by the viewpoint of an animal.
2007-10-01 05:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by trippystemny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Hobbit by Tolkien. Mini review at this site:
http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com
Included is a list of only the best sorcery fantasy books, grade reading level, a short review of each book along with a brief summary of adult content. There is also a "Reader's Choice" list of favorite books, and a list of heroine sorcery fantasy books.
My summary of The Hobbit:
A "small person" (our hero) is a personage of very great respectability. This well-earned reputation is based primarily on his (modest) wealth and his never doing anything that might be considered even the slightest bit adventurous or unusual. One day, he is approached by a wizard of Great Renown and told to expect guests.
The next day, 13 dwarfs show up at his doorstep! His irreparably-shattered respectability is the least of his problems. Before he realizes it, our "hero" has been manipulated into agreeing to accompany these dwarfs on their quest. The purpose? To steal a dragon's hoard!
Though our "hero" makes one last attempt to reneg on the journey, he gets cast rather abruptly into it. At first, he is nothing but a miserable complainer (when he is not a complete screw-up). As the journey continues, however, it develops that our "hero" actually has some very useful talents, and discovers (quite against his better judgment) that he has moments of bravery as well (in addition to being especially lucky). None of these things bring pause to his complaining, though.
Out hero journeys through what is probably the most wonderfully-described fantasy world ever created. In addition to the landscape, during his travels he meets trolls, elves, goblins, giant eagles, a were-bear, giant spiders, more elves, humans and, finally, The Dragon.
Only at this point is the true depth of his heroism made plain, and we see the True Character of this amazing homebody.
I hope this helps.
Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/
2007-10-01 17:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have too many favorite books to recommend just one so I'll recommend my favorite author:
J.D. Salinger. He's written mostly novellas my two top ones are The Catcher In The Rye, about adolence and Franny and Zooey.
If you want something sci-fi go with Anubis Gates by Tim(?) Powers. It involves time travel to Victoria England and body swapping with several twists.
Anything by Hemmingway; The Sun Also Rises is a nice one to start with; it's not too long.
I'm about to start Neuromancer which is said to be wonderful. It's science fiction and I may be wrong but I think it birthed the whole cyper punk genre.
That's about all I can think of off the top of my head.
Happy Reading!!
2007-10-01 05:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by Moxie Awesome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rats Saw God by Rob Thomas (not the musician). A young boy has to deal with the split up of his parents, changing schools, first love, drugs, sex and betrayal. It sounds like every coming of age book ever written, but the characters are so well written and the dialog is perfect. The plot focuses on what it means to grow up and how you forgive someone for being who they are. I've read it at least once a year since early high school and even now I find something in it that relates to life.
2007-10-01 05:27:47 · answer #4 · answered by lkydragn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer!
The story is about seventeen-year-old Isabella Swan, a girl who moves to Forks, Washington and finds her life in danger when she falls in love with vampire Edward Cullen.
It's fantasy and romance and a little action and adventure. Horror too. Not like a scary story though. It's really good! Check the first one in the series, Twilight, out! Then comes New Moon, then Eclipse!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_%28novel%29
2007-10-01 05:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Operation Outside Hitter" It's my fifth book in the series. China and some of the countries who don't like America take on the U.S, Japan, and some of our allies in an all-out war. The leading American and Japanese commanders pull out all the stops to end the enemy aggression. They use new tactics and organizational style to get the job done.
2007-10-01 05:13:30 · answer #6 · answered by adm_twister_jcom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Girls Guide to Hunting and Fishing" Best book ever!!! It's a collection of memoirs written about this lady's life. Just different dating stages and things. The way it is written is so easy to follow and fall in love with. Check it out, give it a try. you won't be sorry.
2007-10-01 05:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jennie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sisters of APF by Zane. I just can't explain. You have to read it yourself to figure out why is so good of a book. It keeps you guessing and it is just freaky. You will get into it and never want to put it down once you have read to the end.
2007-10-01 05:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by babygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter. The movie "Shooter" was based on the book, but left a ton of stuff out. If you liked the movie, you'll love the book.
2007-10-01 05:06:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i come across the Mortal contraptions series outstanding. i might actually advise it, there are 5 books presently released and a 6th one on the way besides as a action picture. It incorporates countless non secular mythology too that i come across notably thrilling even nonetheless i'm no longer non secular myself.
2016-11-06 22:53:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Child Called It.
It is a true story about an abused kid.
It is the saddest story in the world but it is really good.
You should read it!
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2007-10-01 05:05:51 · answer #11 · answered by sk8erinpigtails 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋