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1、100+Greatest+Novels+BBC+List100 Greatest Books (BBC List)1. The Lord Of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (January - February 2005) For a book that took ten years to write, you can tell. The story is so in depth and the languages that were created so complete that you can almost feel like this is an act

2、ual world. Word of advice, read The Hobbit first then expand into this book because The Hobbit flows into this book. Also watching the movies after reading these books gives you so much insight that upon first viewing I missed. The characterization in some of the best I have ever read. Unfortunately

3、 the movies did not portray my favorite character in the book which was Tom Bombodil and anyone who has read this would probably agree with me. Again the book is fantastic, you just need to read it to appreciate it. 2. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (July 2004) The story follows the lives of sev

4、eral people of different social standings all wooing each other. This results in people of completely different attitudes and mannerisms actually finding love with each other. Humorous at times and the easiest of Austens works to read.3. His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman (June - July 2006)The sto

5、ry is a cross between The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, less in depth than Rings and less preachy than Narnia. The cross between the two stories that takes the best of both. Very quick and easy to read. The plot is about parallel universes and how a couple kids are destined to save

6、 us all. It is well written and a very fast read (about 1000 pages in about 2 weeks). In the end all the plot lines get wrapped up neatly, although I disagree with how it ended although there was no other way it could have gone. The story is very enthralling not letting me put it down the further I

7、went into the story.4. The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams (March 2005)The plot follows one man who gets transported off Earth just as it is about to be destroyed, then following him as he is shuffled around the galaxy. The following books also continue the plotline and are enjoyabl

8、e to read as well although the last couple are a little bizarre and kind of destroy all the previous plotline.5. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire by JK Rowling6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 7. Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne (July 2006) This is on the list mostly because of the movies Im sure

9、, but it is really good none-the-less. The way the book is set up, is each chapter contains a different adventure with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods. The unique language that AA Milne uses would be considered poor in most cases but he does it in such a comedic way that it

10、 works. The best stories in the book were the first few which were shorter than the rest. The longer the stories got the more the language didnt seem to work but overall I would recommend this book.8. 1984 by George Orwell It is a very powerful novel dealing with a totalitarian society and how one m

11、ight survive in that society. The problem I had with this book was the utter hopelessness of it. Through every page, every paragraph of the book you had a hope that this may end all right and that everything will be right in the world again. But after all is said and done, you knew that it wouldnt.

12、A very depressing book but a definite must read, if only to show and warn people just might be possible. Because you never know.9. The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe by CS Lewis (May 2005)Although it is a kids book this is a good book, and will be enjoyed by kids of all ages. The chapters of the N

13、arnia series written later became a lot more preachy then the first few, but it is not bad enough to drive people away. That would have to be my only pet peeve about the stories. The storyline follows a bunch of kids who find themselves in another world by going through a magical wardrobe and find t

14、hemselves drawn into an all out war of good versus evil. Definitely on the must read list.10. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte It follows the life of the title character as she starts in an orphanage and eventually goes on to live with Mr. Rochester. A fun romantic novel with an air of mystery.11. Catc

15、h-22 by Joseph Heller12. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Most of the story takes place as a flashback of one of the former housekeepers. It is a little confusing and un-enjoyable at first because of the erudite language she used, but after a few chapters I got used to it. After the flashback it sh

16、ows an orphaned child, Heathcliff, brought back to the house who is shunned by all, who eventually takes over everything. Since most of this is known at the start of the story, it is interesting to see how everything comes about and to see how two separate families who differ in everything (intellig

17、ence, strength, and health intermingle). On my must read and it should be on yours.13. Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks14. Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier15. Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (1996ish?) The book is a novel about a 16 year-old adolescent, just kicked out of prep school and learning to dea

18、l with the adult world of phonies. Its a very well written book and really enjoyable to read.16. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame 17. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (2004) It follows the life of Pip, as he is saved by a convict and eventually grows up and finds love. At times the pl

19、ot moves a little slowly and through a variety of ups and downs in the characters life. All in all the balance is well written and easy to follow.18. Little Womenby Louisa May Alcott19. Captain Corellis Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres20. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy21. Gone With The Wind by Margaret

20、Mitchell22. Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone by JK Rowling23. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets by JK Rowling24. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban by JK Rowling25. The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien The storyline follows a hobbit names Bilbo Baggins while he goes off on some adventur

21、es with the wizard Gandolf. It is a fun story, especially when you know The Lord of the Rings plot, because you find out where he got the ring and you can see a map of the world which is eventually expanded into the global Lord of the Rings map. It would have been a must read but the other book alre

22、ady beat it on the list.26. Tess of the DUbervillesby Thomas Hardy27. Middlemarchby George Eliot (January - March 2008)Middlemarch is a town in England where the book follows the lives of the families there, mainly two different families and their daughters. The book also shows a lot of conflicts in

23、cluding doctors versus faith, modern medicine versus traditional medicine, and similar subjects.28. A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving29. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck30. Alices Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (August 2010)This is a story about a dream. But it is also a story a

24、s described by a child. So you have a dream where things have a habit of just happening in the words of a child who often will jump around and make up things that dont really make any sense, all woven into this magical land where nothing makes sense and things just happen. The book is very well writ

25、ten. It just flowed as I read it, with each sentence and each section flowing into the next. A31. The Story Of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson32. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez33. The Pillars Of The Earth by Ken Follett34. David Copperfield by Charles Dickens35. Charlie An

26、d The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Unlike his other works which seemed rather jumpy and more like many mini stories with a common theme, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a cohesive story with great characterization and a fun read. It was also interesting to compare the two movie versions on

27、the book with the book since both of them had their parts where they followed the story very closely then they both diverged from the story rather a lot, but usually in different places.36. Treasure Islandby Robert Louis Stevenson Actually a very quick read and its really fun. It was written as chap

28、ters to his kids bedtime story so each part moves the story along fairly quickly.37. A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute38. Persuasion by Jane Austen The storyline is similar to other Austen novels in that it is primarily a love story. It follows a young girl who was persuaded to let her one true love

29、get away (hence the title). The book then starts seven years later while she is still alone, when her true love comes back. Although it is different from her other book in that the main character is not looking for marriage but trying to avoid it, because she feels herself too old.39. Dune by Frank

30、Herbert This is advertised as the first book of the bestselling science fiction series of all time. Although written back in the 60s this novel has themes that still ring true today. The story takes place during the distant future (at least 12,000 years) and the only concrete evidence that it even t

31、akes place in our universe is a quick mention of Earth in the appendix. It is about a 15 year old boy who turns out to be the prophet that a culture of desert dwellers has been anticipating. He then must not only to learn to live in the harsh environment but to use his gifts properly.40. Emma by Jane Austen (October - November 2006)The story is about a female in her early twenties among the upper class social scene of rural England. She has vowed to never marry in order to not stress her father, so then she tries to hook up her friend Harriet. The problem comes when Emma realizes that sh