#2 -
ANNA KARENINA - LEO TOLSTOY
I was actually surprised to see this in the #1 spot on TIME's list because I always thought when people thought Tolstoy they thought "War & Peace" which was a great book in itself, but in my opinion it didn't compare to "Anna Karenina". For anyone who has watched the movies based on this book and have said, "WTF?" please do not discount this novel. It is impossible to adapt this story to film. The plots & characters are so intense and complicated, but Tolstoy somehow weaves it all together in a way that seems so seamless and natural. This book is an amazing masterpiece of literary delight!
ANNA KARENINA - LEO TOLSTOY
I was actually surprised to see this in the #1 spot on TIME's list because I always thought when people thought Tolstoy they thought "War & Peace" which was a great book in itself, but in my opinion it didn't compare to "Anna Karenina". For anyone who has watched the movies based on this book and have said, "WTF?" please do not discount this novel. It is impossible to adapt this story to film. The plots & characters are so intense and complicated, but Tolstoy somehow weaves it all together in a way that seems so seamless and natural. This book is an amazing masterpiece of literary delight!
#3 -
JANE AUSTEN - PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Yes, I am female so it comes as little surprise that this book would be on my list, but it's not only the love story that gave me the "tingles" while reading it. Although this book was first published in 1813 the central issues surrounding the characters are still present in our society today. Our basic need for self-reflection, growth and an understanding of others in order to find ultimate happiness has not changed. Not to mention our dumb fascination with wealth as a means to measure a person's success and worth! This book is timeless, and in my opinion will always remain so.
JANE AUSTEN - PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Yes, I am female so it comes as little surprise that this book would be on my list, but it's not only the love story that gave me the "tingles" while reading it. Although this book was first published in 1813 the central issues surrounding the characters are still present in our society today. Our basic need for self-reflection, growth and an understanding of others in order to find ultimate happiness has not changed. Not to mention our dumb fascination with wealth as a means to measure a person's success and worth! This book is timeless, and in my opinion will always remain so.