Some of my favorite books were "The Catcher in the Rye" and "Lord of the Flies" so I would enjoy something along those lines.
I guess its worth mentioning I've enjoyed some Stephen King books, and the Harry Potter series, but I think I enjoyed Harry potter because its well written, not just cause its about magic.
so Suggest me some good books, what thier about, and why you think I'd like it.
I'll look the books up online, and give best answer to whichever book I decide on.
thanks. =P
2007-12-28 09:05:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I think you would really enjoy Neil Gaiman. Try starting with 'Neverwhere' (urban fantasy, about a man who gets caught up in a world below London), or the wonderful 'American Gods'. Gaiman's writing is a mixture of fantasy, horror and occasionally sci-fi, but he is incredibly literate and creative. I also highly recommend his short story collections 'Fragile Things' and 'Smoke & Mirrors,' and the 'Sandman' graphic novels (which helped revolutionize modern comics).
If you enjoyed 'Harry Potter', you should also check out 'His Dark Materials', the trilogy by Philip Pullman. Again, a very rich fantasy world, written at the young adult level.
If you like pure fantasy, read George RR Martin's 'A Song of Ice & Fire' series. It's like 'Lord of the Rings' meets The War of the Roses--the world he has created is incredibly detailed & complex, but never boring. The focus is less on magic and more about the many characters who are vying for power.
2007-12-28 10:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by briteyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly Wicked by Gregory Maguire. The hit musical was based on this book and although it is about magic that's not why I would recommend it. It has a lot of political and philosophical depth which a reader of Lord of the Flies might enjoy, while still having a good storyline.
It is about the journey of the Wicked Witch of The West in the run up to the time frame of "The Wizard of Oz", and her relationship with Galinda, the Good Witch. It doesn't have much to do with the fairytale, Judy Garland sort of style though.
2007-12-28 09:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too Late To Say Goodbye by Linwood Barclay
The Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill...he is Stephen King's son
Down River by John Hart
Black Creek Crossing by John Saul
2007-12-28 09:08:53 · answer #3 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried the Dark Tower series by Stephen King yet? It's 7 books and bound to keep you usy for quite some time!Theres a little bit of everything in there, it's a series anyone could love!
2007-12-28 10:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by Hempy Daughter of None 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a free online read try "Gospel Enigma." A Harry Potter like hero and his little sister take on the Great Theologians. Highly engaging and quite informative.
It's at New Free Books, right at the top of the page.
2007-12-28 09:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Night Shift - Stephen King
It's a collection of short stories from early in his career... My favourites from the book are Jerusalem's Lot, and Strawberry Spring.
You may also like Alice Cooper Golf Monster... if you're into his music...
2007-12-28 09:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by LuLu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For something really different try A.M. Homes. She is at once very funny, gross, surprising, and entertaining. My faves by her are Music for Torching, The End of Alice and This Book Will Save Your Life.
Also very entertaining is Dave Eggers. Try his Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius or You Shall Know Our Velocity.
Another of my all time faves is David Foster Wallace's The Broom of the System.
Have fun making your choices! You've got great suggestions!
2007-12-28 11:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by L.B. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angels and Demons, Deception Point. They're from the same authour who wrote the DaVinci Code. The chapters are not too long and the book keeps you on the edge of ur seat. Really hard to put down!
2007-12-28 09:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by mah_babez02 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halcyon by James Swallow. The book is about 300 pages long, an extensive vocabulary, science fiction, based on the Stargate Atlantis series. The story is about a team of explorers who travel to another planet where they discover their worst enemy has somehow been subdued...
2007-12-28 09:32:14 · answer #9 · answered by Karate Kid 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Cry to heaven" by Anne Rice
This book is just fantastic, takes place in Venice and goes into detail about the life of singing castrati (boys whose testicles were cut off at a young age to preserve their singing voice).
"A Coal Miner's Bride: The Diary of Annetka Kaminski"
2007-12-28 09:13:27 · answer #10 · answered by Tickle me emo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋