Comments on Best Books Ever - page 90

I find it really interesting how many "classic" novels (Wuthering Heights, Fahrenheit 451, Catcher in the Rye, etc) are represented in the top 100 considering many of us were required to read them in school. Do people read these books for personal enjoyment? Because I know I will never read them again, lol.

I only read a few for personal enjoyment; Little Women, A Tale of Two Cities, and Jane Eyre.
I even read Bury My Heart On Wounded Knee. That was a very good book about the struggles The Native Americans went through.
I also tried A Turn of The Screw by Henry James buy I did not like it, at all. The writing was not for me.

Correction: Sorry, that title is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.

Alexis (Ally) wrote: "I find it really interesting how many "classic" novels (Wuthering Heights, Fahrenheit 451, Catcher in the Rye, etc) are represented in the top 100 considering many of us were required to read them ..."

Turns out school required reading lists have bad taste.

I chose the hunger games

El' Toro wrote: "I chose the hunger games"

After Mockingjay, Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and Battle Royale ruined it for me, I think not.

To Kill a Mockingbird is listed twice--#4 and #93. So make too. For a hundredth book!

Great list!

Joan wrote: "proof that the truth is not democratic =/

seriously, jane austen? errughhh."
yes

the fault in our stars and twilight having more votes than crime and punishment is so fucking funny

Amber wrote: "This list is a joke!"

Why?

Greg wrote: "Wow, some of these folks need to read more. Or age more. Or go to school, or something. I mean, really."

lol

Hippo dari Hongkong wrote: "Les Miserable! Les Miserable! Les Miserable!

Did I mention Les Miserables?"

That's a good one

The list of 'best books ever' starts with The Hunger Games as number one.
Little frustrating for me.

I truly think the book Night by Elie Wiesel should be on here

Kate wrote: "I truly think the book Night by Elie Wiesel should be on here"

Let’s kill some Nazis!

Zulfikar wrote: "The list of 'best books ever' starts with The Hunger Games as number one.
Little frustrating for me."

Agreed. Shouldn't be on there :(

Alexis (Ally) wrote: "I find it really interesting how many "classic" novels (Wuthering Heights, Fahrenheit 451, Catcher in the Rye, etc) are represented in the top 100 considering many of us were required to read them ..."

Worth reading as an Adult - many classics are not for the young.

where is good omens in the top 100 this is blasphemous

I have a few Best Boooks Ever, for me. The book doesn't have to be a classic to be the Best Book Ever, for me.
Ransom by Julie Garwood
A Knight In Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
The Forth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
A Daring Arrangement by Josanna Shupe
Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistin. (For Alex & Henry.)

it is really weird to me that so many "classics" are on this list (i'm a "classics" hater, they are not my thing), i just think that people need to really look and reflect on whether it is a good, well-written piece of revolutionary literature or if it is just an old book that people declared was a "classic" and now is over praised? its like the first couple of Star Wars movies, they are not cinematic masterpieces, realistically they are pretty bad, but they are considered "classics" and they are now a big part of pop culture so we all just ignore it and pretend they are amazing.

*note: im not a total star wars hater, i have seen every live action star wars movie and show to date, so don't come after me

also, why in the f is hitchhikers guide to the galaxy in the top 50?

please get twilight off this list 😭 nostalgia has blinded millennials voting for that dumpster fire

where's the taste. where's the flavor in this??? (aside from hp and lotr and narnia and the stand being ranked so high)

kai. ✫・。. wrote: "it is really weird to me that so many "classics" are on this list (i'm a "classics" hater, they are not my thing), i just think that people need to really look and reflect on whether it is a good, ..."
I know for sure Catcher in the Rye and literally any dystopias don’t deserve to be called classics. Same with Gone with the Wind because Checkmate Lincolnites renders that Lost Cause BS from Mitchell redundant.
mary wrote: "where's the taste. where's the flavor in this??? (aside from hp and lotr and narnia and the stand being ranked so high)"

Plenty actually!

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston has been moving up, for me, since the movie came out. (4 star book, right now.)
The Bride & Ransom by Julie Garwood
A Knight In Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
There's 1 non-fiction book on my list: Bury My Heart On Wounded Knee.

some of these comments make me laugh of how serious people are taking this like chiiiilll

Twilight? Divergent? 50 shades of grey? That is all garbage. This list is abhorrent.

Jade wrote: "I agree with Becca and Elizabeth.

Endre:Is there a moderator that could eliminate the vulgar comments as above?

I don't see anything wrong with the Book of Mormon being in the list. I don't thin..."

So, you not respecting our opinion that twilight is garbage is fine but we have to respect yours that it is good? Twilight is garbage. You liking it just means you like garbage, not that the book is good. I like smut. It aint good literature but i enjoy it. See how i dont conflate my liking of a thing with it being high quality? People like mcdonalds, are you saying a big mac is as good as a ribeye steak from a 5 star chef? More people eat burger than that ribeye, does that make burgers better? Bugger off hypocrite.

Jeff wrote: "Twilight? Divergent? 50 shades of grey? That is all garbage. This list is abhorrent."

The list also has The Dinosaur Lords. I can do this all day!

Everyone has their own favorite book and if it's 50 Shades of Grey or Twilight, I don't comment. Just because I don't like 50 Shades of Grey, doesn't mean some else loves it.
My favorites are The Wedding & Ransom by Julie Garwood (5 star books)
A Knight IN Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux (5 star book)
and Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistion (4 star book)
(Not sure of the spelling her last name)

Catherine wrote: "Everyone has their own favorite book and if it's 50 Shades of Grey or Twilight, I don't comment. Just because I don't like 50 Shades of Grey, doesn't mean some else loves it.
My favorites are The W..."

Just because people like it, doesnt mean its good literature. People like limericks, comic books, and dear pent house letters. Are you telling me they are just as well written as Stranger in a Strange Land, Huck Finn, and All Quiet on the Western Front? Because if you are im going to have to point and laugh. Many titles have no business on this list. Twilight for example. Its horribly written teenage angst. You, or anybody, may like it, but its still poorly written trash. Nobody is out there claiming McDonalds is good food, just that they like it for one reason or another. Same thing.

Jeffrey wrote: "Jeff wrote: "Twilight? Divergent? 50 shades of grey? That is all garbage. This list is abhorrent."

The list also has The Dinosaur Lords. I can do this all day!"

Ok, so? I dont know what that series is about. Is it as bad as Twilight and 50 shades? Or is this a, "He mentioned mostly stuff girls like so im mentioning guy stuff." Sort of thing? I didnt mention Twilight because it is for ladies. I did it because it uses tired tropes, extensive filler, has no character growth, and the main character has all the personality of a cardboard cutout while also being very self centered and narcissistic. Now, you may like it, but liking something doesnt make it good or well crafted. McDonalds and off brands prove that. So, is the series bad or are you just mad?

Not even close! The Dinosaur Lords rules!

WHERE ARE THE REST OF HIS DARK MATERIALS AND WHY IS THE FIRST BOOK NAMED THE GOLDEN COMPASS INSTEAD OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS EXCUSEZ-MOI

How many different editions of the Bible have they put on here? Don't get me wrong, I have grown up with the Bible, and I do think it's a good book, but what's the deal with all the different editions?

Any of the Fablehaven books should be on here.

where the hell is percy jackson?? one of the most finest books. not even a single where I can find loads of harry potter

pram_0405 wrote: "where the hell is percy jackson?? one of the most finest books. not even a single where I can find loads of harry potter"

Go Seaweed Brain!

Not a withered potter head commentinga!

The best book I ever read was Ransom by Julie Garwood.
I also loved The Secret by Garwood & A Knight In Shining Armor by Johanna Lindsey.

guys.. what the dookie are these messages?

I can't decide. I've read some of the books on the list, but not all. There are so many that I loved!

I know what you mean

Catherine wrote: "I know what you mean"

Dinosaur Lords and Kilala Princess are top notch!

i hope suzanne collins knows her book is number one

The rebellion's propagandist who slandered Coriolanus Caesar to prop up a dangerous, petty, crude, xenophobic poacher? That'll just give her a bigger head!

Jeffrey wrote: "The rebellion's propagandist who slandered Coriolanus Caesar to prop up a dangerous, petty, crude, xenophobic poacher? That'll just give her a bigger head!"

Did you even read the books? She resolved all those issues in Mockingjay. Why shouldn't she have a big head?

Lizzie wrote: "Jeffrey wrote: "The rebellion's propagandist who slandered Coriolanus Caesar to prop up a dangerous, petty, crude, xenophobic poacher? That'll just give her a bigger head!"

Did you even read the b..."

Yes and both Mockingjay and Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes ruined it. Hence, they are forever considered rebellion propaganda.

Jeffrey wrote: "Lizzie wrote: "Jeffrey wrote: "The rebellion's propagandist who slandered Coriolanus Caesar to prop up a dangerous, petty, crude, xenophobic poacher? That'll just give her a bigger head!"

Did you ..."

So because a fictional series had some rebellions you have to hate on the author? Maybe she just wanted to have some fun writing. As well, Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes just shows that some people don't choose their destinies. Snow never wanted his fate, until it was forced on him by one rash decision.