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banana500 · 2013-02-16 20:49:31

soupoftomato wrote:
RoyalHi5 wrote:
banana500 wrote:

Because they're nowhere near the quality standard for "best book ever".

Plus if you really think that The Hunger Games is the best "dystopian" novel ever, you obviously have not read 1984, Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, Anthem, We, The Giver.
You're right, I haven't read those books, but I'm going to. I was trying to get into reading at the time (and I still am) so I was/am just going with what's popular to begin with and then branch out. Also my friends are reading the most popular books so unless I don't want to know what they're talking about- I gotta read their books.
1984, Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, We, and The Giver are certainly popular books. :P

And who cares if you know what your friends are talking about. Out of all super popular fiction in the last two years or whatever, I've read like, the first book of The Hunger Games.

Anway, the Divergent one is about like people splitting into groups for whatever reason, right? I don't know, it just doesn't sound like something I would enjoy, and it's been called "similar to The Hunger Games" so I have even less a chance of liking it!

Actually of the books I listed the only I haven't read is We, I'm planning to soon however.

Anthem I actually didn't really like but it's decent dystopian if you ask me and does hold a pretty symbolic theme of inviduality.

777w · 2013-02-16 20:55:04

plague dogs

azariahowell · 2013-02-17 17:12:31

Harry Potter 4

London Eye Mystery

Waffle27 · 2013-02-20 20:18:11

Warriors by Erin Hunter smile I just finished the last book in January big_smile I got Yellowfangs Secret in Dec.
And I CANNOT WAIT for Tallstar's revenge!!! Its about time for a WindClan super edition!
(WindClan is the best Clan ever!)

maxskywalker · 2013-02-20 21:01:36

The Lord of the Rings -- J.R.R. Tolkien
If it has to be a single book:
The Children of Húrin -- J.R.R. Tolkien (also)

soupoftomato · 2013-02-20 21:03:24

azariahowell wrote:
Harry Potter 4

Now that I think about it, number 4 probably is the strongest of the series.

Number 7 is pretty cool but I think the fact that it was the end made me overlook some flaws when I thought it was the best.
Number 6 was awesome but not the greatest. An average entry but just like, not particularly excellent!
Number 5 is not even a contender here, though it is still good.
Number 3 had a cool plot and the best movie, but it's just not as exciting.
Number 2 literally took away Harry's wand every chance it could get so it wasn't as cool because no magic!
And Number 1 had the task of setting up everything and there was no room for a more overarching plot (aside from the callbacks to it later)

But like Number 4 man! All the trials were cool. They got the whole Voldy coming back thing with the Moody side-plot. The first character dies "onscreen". So yeah I see how that is the best HP now that I consider it.

epicepicman · 2013-02-20 21:40:53

I recommend The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolken. It takes a while to get used to the writing style, but they're both great.

Also, the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan. I personally didn't like Percy Jackson at all, but these are much better.

banana500 · 2013-02-20 23:56:35

soupoftomato wrote:
azariahowell wrote:
Harry Potter 4
Now that I think about it, number 4 probably is the strongest of the series.

Number 7 is pretty cool but I think the fact that it was the end made me overlook some flaws when I thought it was the best.
Number 6 was awesome but not the greatest. An average entry but just like, not particularly excellent!
Number 5 is not even a contender here, though it is still good.
Number 3 had a cool plot and the best movie, but it's just not as exciting.
Number 2 literally took away Harry's wand every chance it could get so it wasn't as cool because no magic!
And Number 1 had the task of setting up everything and there was no room for a more overarching plot (aside from the callbacks to it later)

But like Number 4 man! All the trials were cool. They got the whole Voldy coming back thing with the Moody side-plot. The first character dies "onscreen". So yeah I see how that is the best HP now that I consider it.

I always considered 4 to be the best book and 1 to be the best film. Many disagree though, my sister, who is an even huger HP fan than I am, says the third is.

Since I first read it, which was not much longer than approximately six years ago (I think) I've always thought it was the best one in terms of scope, drama, characters, and plots. It's long and took me something over a month and a half to read (I'm a slow reader okay!) I found it to be the overall strongest.

sonatina · 2013-02-21 01:42:59

ooh diana wynne jones is one of my favorite authors!! i really enjoyed the chrestomanci series even though i've only read volume two i NEED to find more.

i also liked the maze runner! and wrinkle in time.
and john green's books are THE BEST. i like the fault in our stars ahhh

soupoftomato · 2013-02-21 20:35:23

banana500 wrote:
soupoftomato wrote:
azariahowell wrote:
Harry Potter 4
Now that I think about it, number 4 probably is the strongest of the series.

Number 7 is pretty cool but I think the fact that it was the end made me overlook some flaws when I thought it was the best.
Number 6 was awesome but not the greatest. An average entry but just like, not particularly excellent!
Number 5 is not even a contender here, though it is still good.
Number 3 had a cool plot and the best movie, but it's just not as exciting.
Number 2 literally took away Harry's wand every chance it could get so it wasn't as cool because no magic!
And Number 1 had the task of setting up everything and there was no room for a more overarching plot (aside from the callbacks to it later)

But like Number 4 man! All the trials were cool. They got the whole Voldy coming back thing with the Moody side-plot. The first character dies "onscreen". So yeah I see how that is the best HP now that I consider it.
I always considered 4 to be the best book and 1 to be the best film. Many disagree though, my sister, who is an even huger HP fan than I am, says the third is.

Since I first read it, which was not much longer than approximately six years ago (I think) I've always thought it was the best one in terms of scope, drama, characters, and plots. It's long and took me something over a month and a half to read (I'm a slow reader okay!) I found it to be the overall strongest.

Three is the best movie.

banana500 · 2013-02-21 21:06:15

soupoftomato wrote:
banana500 wrote:
soupoftomato wrote:

Now that I think about it, number 4 probably is the strongest of the series.

Number 7 is pretty cool but I think the fact that it was the end made me overlook some flaws when I thought it was the best.
Number 6 was awesome but not the greatest. An average entry but just like, not particularly excellent!
Number 5 is not even a contender here, though it is still good.
Number 3 had a cool plot and the best movie, but it's just not as exciting.
Number 2 literally took away Harry's wand every chance it could get so it wasn't as cool because no magic!
And Number 1 had the task of setting up everything and there was no room for a more overarching plot (aside from the callbacks to it later)

But like Number 4 man! All the trials were cool. They got the whole Voldy coming back thing with the Moody side-plot. The first character dies "onscreen". So yeah I see how that is the best HP now that I consider it.
I always considered 4 to be the best book and 1 to be the best film. Many disagree though, my sister, who is an even huger HP fan than I am, says the third is.

Since I first read it, which was not much longer than approximately six years ago (I think) I've always thought it was the best one in terms of scope, drama, characters, and plots. It's long and took me something over a month and a half to read (I'm a slow reader okay!) I found it to be the overall strongest.
Three is the best movie.

Everyone else I know says that (except for my little cousin, she says 2 is the best).

soupoftomato · 2013-02-21 21:29:02

banana500 wrote:
soupoftomato wrote:
banana500 wrote:

I always considered 4 to be the best book and 1 to be the best film. Many disagree though, my sister, who is an even huger HP fan than I am, says the third is.

Since I first read it, which was not much longer than approximately six years ago (I think) I've always thought it was the best one in terms of scope, drama, characters, and plots. It's long and took me something over a month and a half to read (I'm a slow reader okay!) I found it to be the overall strongest.
Three is the best movie.
Everyone else I know says that (except for my little cousin, she says 2 is the best).

It's because it follows decently to the book without overstepping the line between faithful and so precisely dedicated and lengthy it's boring, while being able to keep the strong plot intact.

veggieman001 · 2013-02-21 21:30:39

soupoftomato wrote:
banana500 wrote:
soupoftomato wrote:

Now that I think about it, number 4 probably is the strongest of the series.

Number 7 is pretty cool but I think the fact that it was the end made me overlook some flaws when I thought it was the best.
Number 6 was awesome but not the greatest. An average entry but just like, not particularly excellent!
Number 5 is not even a contender here, though it is still good.
Number 3 had a cool plot and the best movie, but it's just not as exciting.
Number 2 literally took away Harry's wand every chance it could get so it wasn't as cool because no magic!
And Number 1 had the task of setting up everything and there was no room for a more overarching plot (aside from the callbacks to it later)

But like Number 4 man! All the trials were cool. They got the whole Voldy coming back thing with the Moody side-plot. The first character dies "onscreen". So yeah I see how that is the best HP now that I consider it.
I always considered 4 to be the best book and 1 to be the best film. Many disagree though, my sister, who is an even huger HP fan than I am, says the third is.

Since I first read it, which was not much longer than approximately six years ago (I think) I've always thought it was the best one in terms of scope, drama, characters, and plots. It's long and took me something over a month and a half to read (I'm a slow reader okay!) I found it to be the overall strongest.
Three is the best movie.

Three is my least favourite book, movie, and everything (except video game!)

I just really don't like the way they handle time travel.

luiysia · 2013-02-22 00:30:53

Waffle27 wrote:
Warriors by Erin Hunter I just finished the last book in January I got Yellowfangs Secret in Dec.
And I CANNOT WAIT for Tallstar's revenge!!! Its about time for a WindClan super edition!
(WindClan is the best Clan ever!)

which one though?

honestly, after the first three or four series, it kind of got overdone hmm

777w · 2013-02-22 00:32:27

777w wrote:
plague dogs

sorry, the plague dogs

4lover · 2013-02-22 00:47:57

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by, MarkTwain.

Waffle27 · 2013-02-22 18:50:42

luiysia wrote:
which one though?

honestly, after the first three or four series, it kind of got overdone

Yeah, I agree. The last arc wasn't all that great, and to tell the truth, the last two arcs weren't entirely nessasary. I wish they had done something else for the "There will be three..kin of your kin" prophecy. Maybe something that would've made more sense...

Playdevanrowan39 · 2013-02-23 10:12:23

I like Stargirl (1 & 2!) The Fault in our Stars and The Hichikers Guide Seares

jukyter · 2013-02-23 11:49:38

jukyter wrote:
hm
well i'd probably say fire and hemlock by diana wynne jones
also i liked ella enchanted
ooh and wicked
and any of john green's
yeah those are my favourites

wow im fickle ;_;
so uh i still like fire and hemlock (i dont think thats gonna change soon) but like i replaced a load of my faves (mostly john green's cos abundance of katherines was boring n stuff)
still like wicked and ella enchanted tho!!
but yeah now i like we are (our??) heroes again and the liars gospel and un lun dun (again)

dav99 · 2013-03-07 20:10:43

I didn't see to many classics so I'll throw some in. The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and the Narnia series. Also if you like books like the Hunger Games, read the Maze Runner series. If you like Fantasy, try the Ranger's Apprentice series. If you Historical Fiction, try Jonny Tremain, and the Seeds of America series. These are a few of my favorite books that I have read. Hope you enjoy them.

eveadelekitty · 2013-03-08 07:02:42

I love The Hobbit, but I haven't finished it yet.
My other fave is The Girl With The Silver Eyes. Classic. I finished it already, and read the whole thing while eating skittles until the bag was empty the day I got it! Which was last christmas.

HotCocoa28 · 2013-03-08 07:32:14

The Harry Potter series is great, and so are Rick Riordan's books, but just for the sake of mentioning underrated books:

Silverfin from the Young Bond series. The Young Bond series may come off as a stupid and cheesy licensed series, but the writing, characters, emotions, and character development are very real. I highly recommend it.

nathanprocks · 2013-03-08 07:57:00

I find most books boring (except for some non-fiction books), but The Hitch Hikers Guide To The Galaxy is the best book I have read.

jukyter · 2013-03-08 10:32:51

jukyter wrote:
jukyter wrote:
hm
well i'd probably say fire and hemlock by diana wynne jones
also i liked ella enchanted
ooh and wicked
and any of john green's
yeah those are my favourites
wow im fickle ;_;
so uh i still like fire and hemlock (i dont think thats gonna change soon) but like i replaced a load of my faves (mostly john green's cos abundance of katherines was boring n stuff)
still like wicked and ella enchanted tho!!
but yeah now i like we are (our??) heroes again and the liars gospel and un lun dun (again)

i uh expanded it a bit
uh fire and hemlock's stuck around with me for a long time
also the perks of being a wallflower has been really influential to me in the ~month since ive read it
the second coming's good too!! and uh holes is pretty good tho i prefer the card turner--and at the time i loved dogs dont tell jokes
ooh what about wicked!! i love wicked but i havent read the sequels
a good man is hard to find was pretty good (gotta pick up a copy of that actually)
little fuzzy's been pretty influential to me
and the giver's (the sequel thing was a total copout tho-not gathering blue-havent read that-, the other one) good!!
also i love my copies of fairy tales to death
ive got a translation of hans christian anderson (i also have a retelling of them, and there's more of them there), brothers grimm, aesop's tales, 1001 arabian nights, a collection of british folklore combine with british history making that thing geoffery of wherever wrote the king arthur stuff in, and a huge book of greek myths (doesnt really fit, sorry) and some assorted russian fairy tale
also i used to like just so stories, but i havent read it for a bit-i should though
& if youre looking for some nonfiction what about children's miscellany???

RoyalHi5 · 2013-03-08 11:22:51

jukyter wrote:
jukyter wrote:
jukyter wrote:
hm
well i'd probably say fire and hemlock by diana wynne jones
also i liked ella enchanted
ooh and wicked
and any of john green's
yeah those are my favourites
wow im fickle ;_;
so uh i still like fire and hemlock (i dont think thats gonna change soon) but like i replaced a load of my faves (mostly john green's cos abundance of katherines was boring n stuff)
still like wicked and ella enchanted tho!!
but yeah now i like we are (our??) heroes again and the liars gospel and un lun dun (again)
i uh expanded it a bit
uh fire and hemlock's stuck around with me for a long time
also the perks of being a wallflower has been really influential to me in the ~month since ive read it
the second coming's good too!! and uh holes is pretty good tho i prefer the card turner--and at the time i loved dogs dont tell jokes
ooh what about wicked!! i love wicked but i havent read the sequels
a good man is hard to find was pretty good (gotta pick up a copy of that actually)
little fuzzy's been pretty influential to me
and the giver's (the sequel thing was a total copout tho-not gathering blue-havent read that-, the other one) good!!
also i love my copies of fairy tales to death
ive got a translation of hans christian anderson (i also have a retelling of them, and there's more of them there), brothers grimm, aesop's tales, 1001 arabian nights, a collection of british folklore combine with british history making that thing geoffery of wherever wrote the king arthur stuff in, and a huge book of greek myths (doesnt really fit, sorry) and some assorted russian fairy tale
also i used to like just so stories, but i havent read it for a bit-i should though
& if youre looking for some nonfiction what about children's miscellany???

I am such a huge fan of The Perks of Being a Wallflower!!!!

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