Books That Aren't Depressing?

[OrphanPip]

Great Expectations

Great Expectations isn't exactly Dickens most cheery novel though. Especially the original ending, instead of the somewhat happy ending his publishers made him tack on. Although, Dickens is by and large a mostly happy ending sort of writer and everyone learns their lesson by the end.

[applepie]

I just finished The Mystery of Grace, and while it sounds a bit down it was actually quite light in my opinion

http://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Grace-...8682513&sr=8-1

[janesmith]

Just thought of another one which pleasantly surprised me- "Three Men in a Boat" by Jerome K. Jerome. This is a seriously funny book- try it

[teashi]

Great Expectations isn't exactly Dickens most cheery novel though. Especially the original ending, instead of the somewhat happy ending his publishers made him tack on. Although, Dickens is by and large a mostly happy ending sort of writer and everyone learns their lesson by the end.

I did try reading Great Expectations, and Pickwick Papers. Dickens might have a good story to tell, but I just don't want to stomach the bloated writing getting there. It's the same problem I have with Jane Austen.

Nice icon, by the way. Labyrinth is one of my favorites.

Thanks for more recommendations, all. Guess I'm gonna have to make a list...