There are some books that you should read slowly and carefully, gradually becoming acquainted with the characters and events. There are also those that captivate you from the first pages and make you forget everything until the final sentences. When you need to pass the time on a long drive or keep yourself amused on a cold evening, novels that can be read in one breath are the greatest option. A dynamic detective story, a cult fantasy, an action-packed drama, or a hilarious story are all possibilities.
- The Picture Of Dorian Grey, Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is his most recognized and influential work.
Dorian is a vain and attractive young man. He is terrified of aging and ugliness. One day, admiring his own portrait, he expresses a secret wish: that the image would age instead of him, and Gray would remain handsome forever. As it turns out… Years of depraved and criminal life pass, yet Gray’s young face bears no signs of it. And he has already expressed regret for his gift.
The novel has a lively and satirical tone to it. It’s terrifyingly fascinating to watch the main character’s gradual and inevitable degeneration.
- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
John Boyne is an Irish author who writes for both children and adults. He rose to prominence as a result of the novel “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.” The book was nominated for various awards and was adapted into a film.
Bruno is the protagonist of the story. World War II is visible in the backdrop. A naive young youngster has no knowledge of fascism, military operations, or extermination camps. Because his father has been promoted, his family relocates to the Auschwitz area. While exploring new territory, the boy meets Shmuel, who becomes his friend. Behind barbed wire, he lives on a “farm.” Bruno decides to pay a “visit” to Shmuel one day, and it becomes tragic…
A grim truth lies beneath the heartwarming story. The book is short and may be read in one evening while thoroughly immersed in the stories. As a result, the horrible pages of history are being reconsidered.
- Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King
The Shawshank Redemption, a well-known film, is included on the list of the best films ever made. It is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, sometimes known as Rita Hayworth. The story is uncommon for the “king of horrors” because it is written in the psychological realism genre. The book, like the film, hooks you from the first page.
Andy Dufresne, a brilliant and cold-blooded banker, is wrongfully convicted of the murders of his wife and her boyfriend, which he did not commit. He seeks justice in Shawshank High Security Prison. Establishes contacts with powerful inmates, assists the government with financial concerns, and plots a 27-year escape. “Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption” is a big, short book that keeps you guessing until the very end.
- Boule de Suif by Guy De Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant, a French writer, is a master of the short story. His first short story, “Dumpling” was hailed as a masterpiece, instantly elevating the author.
During the Franco-Prussian War, the tale takes place. On a stagecoach, several gentlemen from the upper crust of society, two nuns, and a good-natured plump courtesan known as Dumpling depart the seized city. The path is long and winding. Dumpling must learn the hard way how hypocritical and cruel individuals who appear to be kind and pious can be. Maupassant described places, persons, and relationships with great detail and with realism. Despite the fact that the work is little, you are entirely immersed in it.
- Ten Little Niggers by Agatha Christie
The best-selling detective fiction “Ten Little Niggers” by Agatha Christie is not like Poirot and Miss Marple’s methodical investigations. This is an unsettling psychological thriller. The novel, according to the author, was the most difficult to write. By the way, the book is now published in France under the title “There were ten of them” for political reasons.
On a little island off the coast of England, ten strangers converge. Some were invited to rest, while others were summoned to labor. The gramophone plays a recording of the murder accusations during lunch. The visitors are aware that they have been duped…
Someone begins to murder them one by one, as in an ominous counting rhyme discovered in each of their bedrooms. There are no more people on the island, thus everyone is suspicious of each other.
Agatha Christie captured the bleak mood of fear and suspicion wonderfully. A gripping story keeps you guessing until the unexpected and magnificent conclusion.
- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
John Green is a well-known American author and best-selling teen author. The novel The Fault in Our Stars, about critically sick lovers, is one of his most recognized works.
The story follows sixteen-year-old Hazel and seventeen-year-old Augustus as they meet and form a relationship. They don’t have much time left, but they know how to laugh, love, and enjoy life. The Fault in Our Stars is a cheerful and life-affirming book, despite the dark themes of disease and death. It’s quick and easy to read, making it ideal for the weekend. However, paper handkerchiefs can be useful.
- Chocolat by Joanne Harris
With her third book, British author Joanne Harris shot to popularity. “Chocolat” was a magical melodrama. The novel received multiple literary accolades, appeared on numerous bestseller lists, and was adapted into a popular film that received five Oscar nominations.
Vianne Rocher, a young woman, arrives in a fictional French village with the intention of opening a chocolate shop. She possesses magical abilities that she use in the art of sweets. The neighbors rediscovered the taste for life thanks to her delicacies. However, the local priest is dissatisfied with the situation. A desperate fight breaks out.
- Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes
The short story of the same name inspired the cult novel by American writer Daniel Keyes. The author won two of the most important science fiction awards for both works: the Hugo and the Nebula.
The book is written in the style of reports made by Charlie Gordon, a mentally challenged janitor. He takes part in an experiment to boost his IQ level. The procedure on the brain went well. Charlie is becoming increasingly intelligent. His IQ quickly surpasses that of the professors who conducted the experiment. The novel is written in sloppy, uneducated English in the beginning, but it improves as Charlie’s intelligence rises. It’s intriguing to track the hero’s accomplishments, personality growth, and feelings about what’s going on.
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