skinsfanevan Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 For english we have a project that revolves around a book. The catch is we can pick any book we want as long as its a "classic", not pop fiction or nonfiction So what would some good books for me to consider? (my favorite pop fiction author is stephen king...) I want something interesting and really good, not something that will get too long or boring Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The Count of Monte Cristo. Its about a regular guy that gets effed over by 4 jealous guys and gets sent to prison for life. He excapes, gets really rich, and comes back and gets his revenge. His revenge is OFF THE CHARTS! Its really good, its fast paced, not too long, and its got a lot of action. Its my favorite book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Lord of the Flies was good. Does that constitute a classic though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanevan Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 im pretty sure it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The Stranger. My favorite book of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 To Kill a Mockingbird. Great story, and a great book to tie into modern themes. Also, you cant go wrong with Catcher in the Rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchogs Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 1984... one of my fav's or, if you're up for a challenge (it's long), Atlas Shrugged. not sure if that would be classified as a "classic," though i certainly do. **edit** i just caught you "not too long." scratch Atlas Shrugged. that being said, you should still give it a read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Lord of the Rings. It's a bit long, though :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Lord of the Rings. It's a bit long, though :laugh: That series starting with The Hobbit is awesome, but did that cross over into popfiction now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty-eight Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, I'm not a big si-fi guy but that book is amazing....Im guessing its not a classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I always liked Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeRedskins Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I just finished the Natural (in book form) and it was really good. Since it was written about 50 years ago I doubt it is pop fiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 That series starting with The Hobbit is awesome, but did that cross over into popfiction now? Don't see how it would have. It was written a long, long, LONG time ago. Okay, not that long ago, but it's been awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchogs Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, I'm not a big si-fi guy but that book is amazing....Im guessing its not a classic that's a good one, though not a classic. the rest of the series is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The first book was written in 1932 I believe. But because of the success of the movie, I wasn't sure if a teacher would classify it differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartskins Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Want a short "classic": Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The first book was written in 1932 I believe. But because of the success of the movie, I wasn't sure if a teacher would classify it differently. If that happened, that would be a travesty. LOTR is one of, if not the best, series EVER written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 If that happened, that would be a travesty. LOTR is one of, if not the best, series EVER written. I agree, but I don't know what teachers now say about it. If you do short stories you always have the Tell-Tale Heart, or any Poe classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Of Mice and Men is a good choice. What kind of project is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The Count of Monte Cristo.Its about a regular guy that gets effed over by 4 jealous guys and gets sent to prison for life. He excapes, gets really rich, and comes back and gets his revenge. His revenge is OFF THE CHARTS! Its really good, its fast paced, not too long, and its got a lot of action. Its my favorite book. I agree with this one, it is my favorite as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, I'm not a big si-fi guy but that book is amazing....Im guessing its not a classic Should be a classic, was an excellent book Maybe "A Seperate Peace". Don't know if its considered a classic but its not very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Want a short "classic": Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway. Beat me to it. One of my favorite books of all time, and can be read in one sitting. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanevan Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 What kind of project is it? I have to create a "journal". Theres 10 parts and i have to answer each part with like pages of explanation with textual evidence. Like i need character developement, good themes, etc. Its a pretty BS assignment in my opinion but i want to make the most of it by picking an awesome book. My teacher wont approve the book if it is too short though, so by "not too long" i meant like not like anything over like 400 pgs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I agree with 1984. But if you can push the 'popculture' envelope try 'On the Road' or 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 If you are into ancient Japan at all (Samurais, people getting their heads chopped off, ritual suicide, etc.) then you should read Shogun by James Clavell. It is 1100+ pages, but it is a book you can't put down. I think the slowest I read it was in 2 weeks (I've read it about 4 times now). My favorite book ever. I don't know if it counts as a classic, but you could also check out Dune by Frank Herbert. Awesome. Its only around 300 pages or so, average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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