I decided to change things up a little bit a make a list of my top 5 must-read classics for this week's post. Let's get on with it!
5. The Adventures of Huckleburry Finn by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Huckleburry Finn tells the story of Finn's escape from his abusive, alcoholic father and his adventures when he travels down the Mississippi River. It is a book about adventure and coming-of-age. I probably would have liked it more if I was into adventures and things like that but it was a good book to read. There were some funny moments and Huckleburry is an interesting individual. Overall, I think this was an okay book because I am not much into the adventure genre but for someone who is more into that kind of stuff, I think it'll be a great read.
4. The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
I had to read this book for school and at first I didnt like it. I started liking it halfway and at the end I enjoyed reading it. It's a coming-of-age book about the life of Holden Caulfield and his perception of the world. he gets expelled and decides to explore the outisde world. At first, it's a little bit odd but as the book progresses, it gets better. I thought it was a really good coming-of-age book that portrayed teenager's views of life and the adult world.
3. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
I recently watched the movie adaptation of this book and I cried. It isn't a book to cry but I'm sentimental. This book is another book that I love partially becuase of the strong female protagonists. It tells the story of 4 sisters in New England during the American Civil War where their father has gone off to fight. The 4 sisters and their mother struggle to survive and make friends and lovers as they fight to keep their family alive. It shows the struggle of women to live in a society that expects them to be submissive. It is a great book overall.
2. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby is situated in America during the jazz age (1920s). It is told from Nick's point of view who is a friend of Gatsby's. It tells the story of Gatsby and his love for Daisy. It is really good because of all the suspicion and the turning points at the end of the book. The ending was brilliant and I personally thought it was a good depiction of America during the jazz age and it was really entertaining to read becuase so many things were happening that it kept me hooked to it at all times.
1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
I feel like my first option was obvious. Of course it's going to be Pride and Prejudice. This book was just the book I needed to get out out of my readng slump and back on track. I love the characters, the plot, and specially the way the author included a strong female protagonist. A lot of authors portray the female protagonist as a weak girl who needs a man to save her, but Elizabeth was the comple opposite. She is strong and determined and so ahead of her time. I absolutely love this book.
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