Writer's Block: Book worms unite!

[lizzybennet]

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Three best books:

-Les Miserables
-Pride and Prejudice
-Peace Like a River

I think the first two are obvious, as they are tried and true classics. Peace Like a River is a coming of age story, mixed with a bit of mysticism which for some reason always seems to appeal to me. I'm not sure why I count it as one of my bests, just that when I read it I was deeply moved and it holds a special place in my heart. It reminds me of To Kill a Mockingbird, to some degree.

Three worst books:

-The Yiddish Policemen's Union
-And Another Thing
-The Girl with the Pearl Earring

I rarely finish a book that I hate. I'm picking these three from my goodreads.com list as they are the lowest rated. I admit, I have quite a few two-starred books and only a handful of five-starred. I gave Twilight two stars. I must have been feeling generous that day :)

Comments

[toya121.livejournal.com]

I loved Girl with the Pear Earring for some reason... Its hard to explain why I liked it so much when nothing really happens in the book.
Pride and Prejudice is my favorite as well.

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

I find that with many books, it depends on where I am in my own life as to whether or not I love it or hate it. For example I hated The Great Gatsby the first time I read it (in 11th grade). I reread it this summer and absolutely loved it. Chances are I could reread the Girl with the Pearl Earring and like it the second time around.

And of course, Pride and Prejudice will always be the best book every written :)

[themenow.livejournal.com]

The absolute worst book I've ever read, that is touted to be one of the modern classics (by Oprah, so take that with a grain of salt) is "She's Come Undone." My distaste for that book knows no limits. I hate it. I hate it. I hate that I wasted so much time reading it. Blech.

Three faves? P&P of course but I couldn't choose any more! I love so many!

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

I find that I hate most of Oprah's picks. I've realized over the years that she and I (or her book pickers and I) have very different tastes in literature.