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The theme not only fits the current world scenario perfectly [Hence, my signature] but the book taught me the importance of sacrifice and family ties. The whole Anne series was an excellent read for me, not only for it's fun aspect, but the series exhibited moral values without getting overly tenacious or preachy.
Why this scorn for her?
Bingo! My favourite book of all time. It works on several levels - from a fairy story for kids, to a deep social allegory.Quote:
Originally posted by EAP
Watership Down - Adams.
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All four books made me shed uncountable tears.
I cried too, when I first read it as an 11-year-old.
Hey EAP, I feel no scorn, only books don't make me want to cry. Just curious as to why this one would, I read the series only as entertainment, and didn't get the moral values and family ties that you did, though I can see know where they come in.
"She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb
That book really hit something in me, and I don't know why. I mean it was a bizarre book, and much of it I couldn't relate with at all. But, I think there was human emotion in there, a sense that the world is too much and you can't bear it all the time. A feeling of being on the outside of things that everyone feels at one time or another, we all have those days, moments, or lives. So, as odd as that book is... I will never forget it.
Oh, and just on a banter that is going on. Lucy Maud Montgomery is a fabulous writer, all the Anne books can be transferred into modern day, they just capture human emotion wonderfully. I also don't cry when I read books, though. Touching to me is a book that sticks with me...
I love LM Montgomery too, although it's her short stories more than the Anne books that I find myself re-reading.
Choke - Chuck Palahniuk
The storyline and pessimism with the hopelessness he describes brought my interest into literature and reading for "fun". I'm pretty sure I cried near the end. Never have I read an author that led me to both want to write but also read everything I could get my hands on after one book.
I grew up with Fight Club in my head and Choke solidified my mind on what I wanted in an author.
Snow Faling On Cedars
I felt the same way about Choke. Its the only book of his that I've read, but I went to the book store the day after I finished it to buy Fight Club, but my credit card was full and I couldn't get it. I'll read more Palahniuk as soon as I can get my hands on it.
we get to read choke in a few weeks for class
"Monkey Wrench Gang" Ed Abbey
Heh, lucky you.Quote:
Originally posted by Blade
we get to read choke in a few weeks for class
And I know the feeling IWilKikU, it took me awhile to get all his books, but I got em. Just have to start reading Invisible Monsters and I'll have read all of his works.
Ive heard that thats his best. Have you read Diary, his newest yet?
Yes, it was probably my least liked one. It had an interesting perspective throughout and a more unique writing style, but plot wise I had a harder time getting into it. Seemed more mainstream as far as character lineup goes.Quote:
Originally posted by IWilKikU
Ive heard that thats his best. Have you read Diary, his newest yet?
The story was interesting and all, as well as the emotional connections he makes, but I just couldn't get through a lot of the backstory this time. Probably resembled my own life too much.
embarassing thing is, this thread's still going, and I misspelled 'effect'
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