Last year I went through a phase where I just read ridiculously, I was seriously reading new book every week. I found it as an escape, putting all of my focus in the world inside a book rather than the one around me. I read so many books so I've decided to narrow the many down and take my top five favourites out and share them with you.
5. The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby (1925) is a novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. The novel focuses on the mysterious, young, millionaire Jay Gatsby's passion and obsession with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan.
I loved this novel for the style of the era it's set in and how wonderfully the author portrayed the Jazz Age. I also found the story to be very intriguing, with the lavish parties and the love story between wealth and beauty. I recommend reading this book, even for those who aren't a huge fan of reading as it is a small book but absolutely brilliant.
4. The Mortal Instruments Series
The Mortal Instrument series by Cassandra Clare consists of six novels, as well as three prequels: The Infernal Devices, and three sequels: The Dark Artifices. The series follows Clary Fray as she discovers her link between a supernatural world; the Shadowhunter world.
I started this series after watching the film adaptation of the first novel The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. I finished the third book in the series The Mortal Instruments: City of Glass right at the end of last year and I'll admit I haven't had the chance to pick up the fourth book and continue on with the series. In saying that, that isn't because I didn't find the series captivating, I just haven't had the time with other commitments getting in the way. If you're really into supernatural themes, complicated romance and lots of action, these books are basically all that. I've loved every second of reading these books so far, so I would highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys the three things I mentioned before.
3. Harry Potter series
You'd have to be living under a rock if you haven't heard of the Harry Potter series, but i'll give you a quick brief anyway. Written by J.K Rowling, the Harry Potter series follows protagonist Harry Potter as he discovers life as a wizard while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main story concern is Harry's struggle against antagonist, Lord Voldemort, a.k.a The Dark Lord.
I've read this series I think three times all the way through, last year being one of the times. This is by far my favourite series of books and I would highly recommend reading the series to everyone.
2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1999) by Stephen Chbosky, is a novel about a shy, introspective, highly intelligent and socially awkward teen named Charlie. Charlie narrates the novel by writing letters to an unknown recipient, entailing his day to day struggles with being a socially awkward teenager amongst a very harsh and judgemental society.
This novel was absolutely brilliant. It took me on a rollercoaster of emotions and even made me cry I got so attached to the characters. This novel was made into a film for those of you who aren't keen readers, and the film does do the novel justice (*cough* especially with Emma Watson *cough*). I found it quite an easy read as it isn't too long, but when I finished the book I wished it had of been longer.
1. The Catcher in The Rye
The Catcher in the Rye (1951) is a novel written by J. D. Salinger. The novel is narrated by protagonist Holden Caulfield and is set over a period of three days after he rebels and leaves his boarding school without his parents knowledge or permission.
I can easily say this is one of my all time favourite novels, purely because J.D Salinger created an absolutely amazing main character. It's sarcastic, ironic and even funny at times so all round it's a very enjoyable read.
Yours truly,
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