Comments on Best Books Ever - page 92

I feel that just because a book is a classic, doesn't necessarily mean that it's a great book.
I read The Last of the Mohicans, Jane Eyre, Tale of Two Cities and I loved them, but then I read Turn of the Screw and I hated it.

Catherine wrote: "I feel that just because a book is a classic, doesn't necessarily mean that it's a great book.
I read The Last of the Mohicans, Jane Eyre, Tale of Two Cities and I loved them, but then I read Turn ..."

You are right about that. Emma and Madame Bovary are considered classics and I hated both of them.

Mavis wrote: "Scout wrote: "Okay, I have been through 1000 books in this list and very few would I actually consider to be my best books ever. Oh, there are some very good books; a few could be considered classi..."
Mavis, Thank you for that reference. I'll go look right now.
Cheers.

excuse me where is it ends with us??????!!! hello????

Not sure where your comment is coming from. Is it to inform? If so, I would love to understand your meaning.
Scout

Where is the throne of glass and a court of thorns and roses?

Kirsten wrote: "I'm annoyed with Twilight. Extremely

And where is The Shack?"
Yes me toooooooo

Molly wrote: "Ah the stupidity of lists. You'll notice the Best and Worst lists are almost identical. "

Thank you

I'm not loving this list, it's not very diverse and frankly boring.

I would if that low rent Attila the Hun didn’t have her story at the top. Remember Katniss Everdeen is an evil poacher and coal miner’s spawn who hates Huns for no reason and that Emperor Coriolanus is the true hero!

Laura wrote: "I hope my novel doesn't end up on this list!"

LMAO

Chuckle. Don't we all!

I immediately laughed on seeing this list. Numbers 1 and 2 make a laughingstock of the list. Why would anyone look further?

Mike wrote: "I immediately laughed on seeing this list. Numbers 1 and 2 make a laughingstock of the list. Why would anyone look further?"

Nah, the real laughingstock is Orwell’s papers and Atlas Shrugged!

I respect the author and all but how did twillight end up on there, the first time you read it you fall in love but after it just gets annoying,
tell me if i am wrong,

Kaija wrote: "I respect the author and all but how did twillight end up on there, the first time you read it you fall in love but after it just gets annoying,
tell me if i am wrong,"

Twilight's not so bad; Edward is just a creepy stalker, Bella is bland and ungrateful, and Leah Clearwater should have her own stand alone movie.

Lol, Hunger Games as number one. We all know the greatest book of all time is Captain Underpants.

Hahahahahhahahahah facts

Jeffrey wrote: "Kaija wrote: "I respect the author and all but how did twillight end up on there, the first time you read it you fall in love but after it just gets annoying,
tell me if i am wrong,"

Twilight's n..." THANK YOU

I would love to know why Heartstopper volume 5 is not on here also this book list is more dry than a desert also Edward gaslights Bella so bad. when people ask me "team edwar or bella" I say "team disgusting"

excuse me where is cat in the hat??

real!!

Its iconic

I have decided that I am going to approach this list to simply read something I have not read before and to re-read something I have forgotten I once enjoyed. (Makes me sound ancient? no, I will go with Vintage.) Lists are taken to seriously in some cases and I would rather find a new book here to love than fight about top books in general.

I don't feel that people have to list all classics.
I loved Fourth Wing and Ransom by Julie Garwood.

I think the Outsiders was pretty good but the ending was sad

WHO IS VOTING FOR LOLITA? YALL R WEIRD.

I don't think anyone would say it's a pleasant book, just that it's well written.

I wish that the books not originally written in English but have been translated had the English title listed. I may have read it but not recognized the title.

twilight being above books like the kite runner is such a joke

Catherine wrote: "I don't feel that people have to list all classics.
I loved Fourth Wing and Ransom by Julie Garwood."

Have you read Sweet Talk BY Julie Garwood? The sample was great but when I read the book and found out her goal in life!!

I’d rather date a ballerina.

Lu Anne wrote: "Have you read Sweet Talk BY Julie Garwood? The sample was great but when I read the book and found out her goal in life!!"
havent read it this is my 1st time hearing about it tbh

Swetha wrote: "Lu Anne wrote: "Have you read Sweet Talk BY Julie Garwood? The sample was great but when I read the book and found out her goal in life!!"
havent read it this is my 1st time hearing about it tbh"

Never even heard of the book! Lol!

Some of these choices are questionable, but that doesn't mean no one likes them. These are just opinions on books. We need be polite and respect each other.

I voted Charolette's Weba nd the books i loved growing up. I don't know all the others!

Jeffrey wrote: "Kaija wrote: "I respect the author and all but how did twillight end up on there, the first time you read it you fall in love but after it just gets annoying,
tell me if i am wrong,"

Twilight's n..." Hahaaha

Jeffrey wrote: "Kaija wrote: "I respect the author and all but how did twillight end up on there, the first time you read it you fall in love but after it just gets annoying,
tell me if i am wrong,"

Twilight's n..."
Thats true

Creatives - Looking for a hidden GEM...try Big Magic and Eat Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert!

Is it even possible to pick one favorite book? How have so many people done it?!

D wrote: "Creatives - Looking for a hidden GEM...try Big Magic and Eat Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert!"

I know, right, haha.

Jeffrey wrote: "Mike wrote: "I immediately laughed on seeing this list. Numbers 1 and 2 make a laughingstock of the list. Why would anyone look further?"

Nah, the real laughingstock is Orwell’s papers and Atlas S..."

lol

Ava wrote: "Is it even possible to pick one favorite book? How have so many people done it?!"

I know right, I feel when people ask me this I always leave some out because I have so many. LOL

Lorena wrote: "I am rooting for "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."
I can understand how "The Book of Mormon," is on that list but before The Bible? No way..."

Yes!! The Bible should be 1st on there for sure!!

No, the Bible should not be on this list. All the books listed are novels. The Bible is a reference, a text not a novel. Oh, hmmm - maybe it is?!

Diana wrote: "No, the Bible should not be on this list. All the books listed are novels. The Bible is a reference, a text not a novel. Oh, hmmm - maybe it is?!"

Hmm...good point. The books stated are novels, but the Bible does include many stories! It could be debated both ways :-)

Kenna wrote: "Diana wrote: "No, the Bible should not be on this list. All the books listed are novels. The Bible is a reference, a text not a novel. Oh, hmmm - maybe it is?!"

Hmm...good point. The books stated ..."

If the The Book of Mormon is on there, though...I mean, I don't think that The Book of Mormon would be considered a novel, do you? If that's on there, I think the Bible should be, too. <3

Kenna wrote: "Diana wrote: "No, the Bible should not be on this list. All the books listed are novels. The Bible is a reference, a text not a novel. Oh, hmmm - maybe it is?!"

Hmm...good point. The books stated ..."

I consider the Bible to be a set of guidelines. 'Book of Mormon' - total fiction.

Diana wrote: "Kenna wrote: "Diana wrote: "No, the Bible should not be on this list. All the books listed are novels. The Bible is a reference, a text not a novel. Oh, hmmm - maybe it is?!"

Hmm...good point. The..."

You have a great point. The Bible is completely true where the 'Book of Mormon' is not.

According to ChatGPT when asked the question "Is the Bible a novel?":

ChatGPT
The Bible is a collection of religious texts and scriptures sacred to Christianity and Judaism, among other faiths. It contains a variety of literary genres, including historical narratives, poetry, wisdom literature, and prophecy. While some parts of the Bible might resemble elements of a novel, such as character development and plot, its primary purpose is religious and spiritual guidance rather than purely fictional storytelling. However, some biblical stories, like those of David and Goliath or the prodigal son, can be appreciated for their narrative qualities akin to those found in novels.

So...

We could debate this for a while :-)