I am trying to reach my goal of reading at least 500 books during the summer. I personally have read books that are and books that arent too good... I want to read good in depth books... I need to know what books are good and in depth... Then the reasoning of why the book is a good one to read.. I have the above university level ability of reading books, so about any book I can read and understand...
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Bible15% Voted for by Makessenseright, SleepinBeauty, yin20yang.
Most read book ever, even if you don't believe it you should at least know what it says, it has had more influence on our world than any other piece of literature ever written.
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Good BooksA good book is made up of many things, but I believe that a good book is one that you want to read over and over again. It doesn't matter if the book is fluff or full of deep intracacies and thought provoking idea's, if you can't put it down, and read it over and over still, it is a good book.10% Voted for by yin20yang, NarniaKid.
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SOPHIES WORLD10% Voted for by Soulmate143, to-each-his-own.
A perfect book really as it is basically a beginers guide to philosophy. It is written by a swedish man but I cant remember his name. I have been told that it is required reading if you are a philosophy student. Personally I found that I couldnt put it down but that it encouraged me to question everything
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What types of books do you like?It all depends on what you like, what style of writing you enjoy, and that's probably influenced by you age... so... I personall ylike Wicked and The Book of Joby and Tiger Moon. But that's just my personal opinion.Voted for by maemoce.
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A Few Suggestions, ActuallyVoted for by to-each-his-own.
Here's Three Books That I think are artistic, philosophical, and just plain cool:
The Gay Science, by Friedrich Nietzsche: This book is one of the deepest and most personal records of a human being's deepest philosophical and emotional ideations. The incandescent splendor in the wealth of idea and food-for-thought is almost unmatched. Nothing is wrong and nothing is right when you truly are a free-spirited, unnaffected, beautiful person like Nietzsche...although even he had his imbecilities.
The Idiot, by Fyodor Dostoevsky: Similar in mood and expression to The Gay science, but in novelistic form. This russian-born, christian author is not only genuine in his belief, but intelligent enough to understand the necessity of free-thought in the form of a character of immense spiritual removal and sensible nonsense. It expresses that in a world overrun by corrupt ill-mindedness and absolutism, "a sanotorium is the only place for a beautiful person".
Truth & Beauty, by Ann Patchett: This last book is a nonfiction personal re-enactment of the author's undying relationship with a friend severely tortured by manic bi-polar disorder. It provides an inside look at the depth and limitless possibilities of friendship as well as the truest account on bi-polar disorder ever embodied in a novel. It's language is moving, it's story is touching, and it even provides a sense of humor for our all-too-serious nature. A beautiful book and a pleasant read.
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Les MiserablesVoted for by rockys8r.
This book is a classic... It shows of how sticking to what you believe and others following you can lead. It tells of a man who went to jail for stealing bread who was released. Then he tears up what is making him so negleted and becomes the mayor. A man of the jail looks for him, and finally finds him. That time, a lady dies in the jailors house and made the mayor promise to take care of her child. Then the mayor escapes and finds the girl. They live for a few years. The girl grew, and fell in love with a young man. The young man has a stalker who follows him everywhere, wishing she would be the one to marry him. The young man and girl fall in love. Then there is going to be a battle of rebelion from the british. The young man and mayor stay and fight. The stalker saves the young mans life by sacrificing herself. Then the battle ends, british win, the mayor and the young man live. the jailor finds the mayor and realises how the mayor let the jailor live on, sothe jailor kills himself. The young man and girl marry and the mayor dies.
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One ChildVoted for by rockys8r.
Now One Child is on my top list of good books. It is about a teacher who gets all of the kids that no one else wants to deal with. During her teaching years, one girl who is obviously abused in every sort of way goes in the class.. After a long while of coaxing the girl to be involved, the disturbing part comes in, where her uncle wnated sex but he wouldnt fit in her, so he got a butterknife and cut her all up in the inside... Later on, the girl is adopted by the teacher and they live happily together now... The only thing is that book may scare people into reality of what really happens in the world today and you never notice. I like it because the girl is a survivor of abuse. It is a tough/deep book, but very good...
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Its diffrent for everyone.Hmm the deffination of a good book, Yeah there is one. But it really doesnt mean much. A good book is one that you enjoy reading, it catches the readers attention and keeeps it. It teaches you somthing, anything. A good book is one you cant put down. Did I answer your question? Lolz.Voted for by SimplyNoodle.
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Rachel's TearsVoted for by Makessenseright.
I'm just in the middle of it and it is awesome. It's the story of one of the victims of the Columbine Shootings. It was written by her parents and has stuff from her personal diary, it is deep and moving.
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The WriterI'm going to be a smartass and say what makes a good book, is the writer. I love writing stories myself, but it takes a Great writer to make a GREAT book. And a good writer to make a good book. It all depends on the subjects, can't really decide what makes a good book because we all have our own opinions.Voted for by Rhapsody.
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I'd just like to put out there...That I don't th ink the creator of the debate is looking for a list of good books; I think they're mainly just looking for what MAKES a book good.Voted for by GinryuStargazer.
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Its SimpleSimply a good book is one that hooks you in, and keeps you begging for more.Voted for by Schnitzel.
A good book is one that makes you feel for the characters.
A good book is one that inspires you.
One that enthralls you.
One that makes you want to go out and by the sequel, or even just another book by its author.
But also it comes down to preference, to skill and to shear imagination. -
Pretty words.It has lots of pretty words. And if you're going to attract a modern market, you should include some sex, drugs, and money.Voted for by UnluckySeiko.
Seriously, a good book is one that exposes a truth of life in a light you've never seen before, while taking you into a dream world along the way.
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November 19, 2009
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Hmm...
I understand how much of the world is based off of it, but that doesn't mena we should know it. Eh, that made no sense; carry on.Please register or login to comment! It's fast and totally free!