wombat123 Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 I read it a really long time ago (probably when I was like, 11 years old), but I absolutely LOVED Under the Blood Red Sun. A childhood favourite, and to this day it is still one of my favourites. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuet Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder, I absolutely loved it and it actually required a decent amount of attention.I'd say Girls of Riyadh, as well, but I found the English version to be much, much different than the Arabic version. The Arabic one features more elements of satire, ones you could only understand if you obviously spoke Arabic. For example, in the wedding scene, the overly-dressed Lebanese lady approaches the girls and speaks to them in this posh Lebanese accent of sorts. It's written in such a hilarious way; I actually laughed at it. The English version is just generally more somberly written. It focuses on the darker side of their lives while the Arabic version balances both elements of positivity and negativity. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Lc~ Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder, I absolutely loved it and it actually required a decent amount of attention.I'd say Girls of Riyadh, as well, but I found the English version to be much, much different than the Arabic version. The Arabic one features more elements of satire, ones you could only understand if you obviously spoke Arabic. For example, in the wedding scene, the overly-dressed Lebanese lady approaches the girls and speaks to them in this posh Lebanese accent of sorts. It's written in such a hilarious way; I actually laughed at it. The English version is just generally more somberly written. It focuses on the darker side of their lives while the Arabic version balances both elements of positivity and negativity.My mom bought me that book 2 summers ago, and I have to admit I tossed it aside because the cover looked trashy. It looked like some child's novel I wouldn't be interested in reading. But I've read the Arabic synopsis and it sounds like an interesting enough read. I think I'm going to read it in Arabic though, I'll let you know what I think. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuet Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yes! Please do tell me. I suggest you read both, though. They offer you different insights. It's pretty cool Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Lc~ Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yes! Please do tell me. I suggest you read both, though. They offer you different insights. It's pretty cool I've got the English one lying around on my bedside, but I think I should read the arabic one first. It might be ruined for me! but yes I shall read both and let you know thanks! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveCh Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 The Great Gatsbyby F. Scott Fitzgerald.it's golden! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninetyfour Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I love the hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amandurrs Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I just finished reading Jane Eyre a few days ago and I'm still swooning over how amazing it was. My favorite book of all time is The Catcher in the Rye though. I reread that one quite often. I often reread the Harry Potter books as well. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sike Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Jack Reacher Novels... the best Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Center Field Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Has anyone read A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole? I recommend people read it! It's really fascinating-it's really interesting to analyze-but it's also an amazing read. Lot's of satire, lot's of imagery, lot's of odd humor.It's like Don Quixote.That or Blood Meridian by Cormac Mccarthy. It's scary good. J.R.R. Tolkien is always good too Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee599 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I love the hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins I just finished these the other day. I was a bit doubtful at first. But I have to agree they are brilliant reads. Easy reading (good for them stressful times) but great, original plot. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverever Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder, I absolutely loved it and it actually required a decent amount of attention.I'd say Girls of Riyadh, as well, but I found the English version to be much, much different than the Arabic version. The Arabic one features more elements of satire, ones you could only understand if you obviously spoke Arabic. For example, in the wedding scene, the overly-dressed Lebanese lady approaches the girls and speaks to them in this posh Lebanese accent of sorts. It's written in such a hilarious way; I actually laughed at it. The English version is just generally more somberly written. It focuses on the darker side of their lives while the Arabic version balances both elements of positivity and negativity.SOPHIE'S WORLD ROCK! Though I have only finished half of it and out of DAMN curiosity and plane madness (at the time I was on a long haul flight to move from Azerbaijan to Jakarta) I skipped to the end of the book.Do you think it's good if I re-read it? I mean, I'm afraid I'll get bored But the knowledge you gain from it... is just... even at the middle of the book! Amazing, inexplicable. What an inventive and unexpected stimulus for a TOK brain. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow_Imi Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Just adding this because I think someone else mentioned the Mortal Instruments series, but also the Infernal Devices series is amazing My sister's Keeper is good. Personally I really like I, Coriander. Cannot for the life of me remember the author's name though... ' Edited March 2, 2011 by Rainbow_Imi Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuet Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder, I absolutely loved it and it actually required a decent amount of attention.I'd say Girls of Riyadh, as well, but I found the English version to be much, much different than the Arabic version. The Arabic one features more elements of satire, ones you could only understand if you obviously spoke Arabic. For example, in the wedding scene, the overly-dressed Lebanese lady approaches the girls and speaks to them in this posh Lebanese accent of sorts. It's written in such a hilarious way; I actually laughed at it. The English version is just generally more somberly written. It focuses on the darker side of their lives while the Arabic version balances both elements of positivity and negativity.SOPHIE'S WORLD ROCK! Though I have only finished half of it and out of DAMN curiosity and plane madness (at the time I was on a long haul flight to move from Azerbaijan to Jakarta) I skipped to the end of the book.Do you think it's good if I re-read it? I mean, I'm afraid I'll get bored But the knowledge you gain from it... is just... even at the middle of the book! Amazing, inexplicable. What an inventive and unexpected stimulus for a TOK brain.Yes, definitely! Like you said, best TOK material ever. Go ahead, reread it. Tell me how it goes Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr315 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 My top favs are 'A kite runner' and 'A thousand splendid suns' by Khaled Hosseini. 'The Vagina Monologues' and 'I am an emotional creature' by Eve Ensler, and 'Half-broke Horses' by Jeanette Walls. They're all wonderful stories/plays about strong woman who accomplished and endured. With the the exception of 'A kite runner' which is just a fantastic story in general. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecieee Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 My favirote book is 1984 by Geroge Orwell.And "the three parts of Garnada" by Radowa Ashoor (Arabic writer).OMG 1984 is my favourite book too!!!!!!!!! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia32 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Memoirs of a Geisha... amazing Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meh Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. I don't think it would be a book for everyone, however. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkovic Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 As fas as the classics go, I loved The Catcher in the Rye, The Great Gatsby, and As I Lay Dying.As far as modern/contemporary books go, I think House of Leaves and the collective oeuvre of Chuck Palahniuk are my favorites. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missleader Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 My favorite genre is definitely science-fiction.I would like to recommend Stephen King, Nick Perumov, Harry Potter and maybe give The Wheel of Time a try.If you like historical novels try both of Conn Igguldens series. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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