Rating of good books. The best books of all time

Choosing what to read, many before buying look through the rating of good books on various forums or sites of shops. On the one hand, this is understandable: the cost does not always allow you to throw money away and become a happy owner of waste paper, even if beautifully decorated in a bright cover. And on the other hand, do not forget that all people have different tastes. This also applies to literature. Some prefer only classics, considering everything else as garbage and graphomania, others like to read romance novels and fiction, finding worthy works by authors of similar genres. So, looking through all sorts of tops and lists, do not forget about what you like. Otherwise, instead of a pleasant pastime, you can get a boring time serving.

"The Adventures of Thomas Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn"

Yes, the book is considered childish, but it does not detract from its charm. This story is for those who are not afraid to seem strange and again to experience the fascinating adventures of two boys. And judging by the fact that the work is included in the TOP "Best Books" (readers rating shows high results), there are many such.

A small American town lives a chaste and decent life. Confusion in it periodically makes a twelve-year-old child, contriving, despite all the prohibitions of a relative, to acquire unwanted friends. And where friends are, there is always a place for adventure. That's how Tom and Huckleberry manage to become witnesses to the murder and get a terrible enemy in the face of the Indian Joe, get lost in the cave and find a real treasure.

"Harry Potter"

Fairy tales are loved by all: both children and adults. That's why the story of the English writer JK Rowling about the wizard boy is surely included in the rating of good books.

The main character Harry Potter and his friends are not ordinary boys and girls. No, they are endowed with magic power, that's why they study in a special school. But in addition to mastering the science of sorcery, they have to learn what true friendship, love, and at the same time defeat the evil wizard Volan de Mort.

"The Lovely Bones"

Roman Alice Siebold, published in 2002, was the first in the TOP "Best Books of the Year". The readership rating and reviews still hold the book in high positions.

Fourteen-year-old Susie Salmon was killed and dismembered by her neighbor. No one found her killer, just like the girl's body. After his death, Suzi for 10 years, looking after his family from a personal paradise, watching as the family is gradually destroyed.

She can not intervene in any way whatsoever and remains only in the role of an observer, just a few times appearing before relatives.

"Chocolate"

The rating of good books in various lists is high, but often some works are not appreciated. The novel "Chocolate" is compared to the movie, but these are two different works, therefore, expecting to see on the pages of Johnny Depp and not finding it, take points. But in vain.

Joanne Harris takes the reader to an extraordinary world. It seems that this is the Middle Ages, but in fact - a modern provincial town in France. The atmosphere is fascinating, it is easy to believe in magic.

Vianne Rochet decides to settle in a new place and start life with her daughter Anuk from scratch. Hoping for the best, the woman opens her own chocolate. But not everyone likes the new resident, who is accustomed to always be in the spotlight. With its appearance inhabitants change, and the usual measured life collapses. And is Vianne as simple as she tries to seem?

"Wuthering Heights"

The novel of the English writer Emily Bronte not only got into the rating of the best books of all time, but is also considered the best romantic story ever written.

Young Heathcliff, picked up in the street and brought up with hostess children, falls in love with the daughter of his benefactor Catherine Ershno. The girl is beautiful, willful and stubborn. Instead of recognizing her feelings for the young man, she begins to mock him and chooses another boyfriend - educated and wealthy Edgar Linton, for whom he is going to get married. This is what has become the beginning of a tragic story that has stretched not for one decade.

Heathcliffe, after hearing about the plans of his beloved, leaves the estate to return after a few years already rich. The young man dreams to take revenge on his opponent and is ready for this much. The marriage of Linton's sister, the capture of the Wuthering Heights manor, and even the death of Catherine do not stop him. Heathcliffe is not going to be lenient even to children, using them for their own purposes. And only love between the daughter of Katherine and the son of Hindley, so reminiscent of Heathcliffe himself in his youth, soothe the heart of an angry man.

"Three Musketeers"

In the rating of the best books of all times, compiled according to the readers, included the famous work of Alexander Dumas about the adventures of the gallant Gascon D'Artagnan and his friends.

Medieval France, intrigues, conspiracies ... How not to get lost in a young provincial in a brilliant Paris? How to learn to distinguish friends from enemies, not to get caught in cunning traps set by ill-wishers, to find love, and at the same time to save the good name of the queen? It's not so difficult, it turns out, if there are those nearby who are ready with you and into the fire, and into the water, and to the feast.

"Do not let me go"

In any TOP, the rating of the best books invariably includes this work of Kazuo Ishiguro. The book is heavy, sometimes creepy because of the oppressive feeling of hopelessness. But reading it definitely worth it.

The main characters are three young people (Cathy, Ruth and Tommy) who grew up in a boarding school. For them, there is nothing unusual in their lives, the other they did not see and were ready for the future, prepared from birth: to become donors to the organs, and before that to help the already existing donors ... Does it sound scary? No, if the thought of this as the only true solution is hammered from childhood. But suddenly before the boys there is a chance to change the routine. They happily grab for him, but ... Unfortunately, they were not lucky, and everything returns to normal.

Stepford Wives

The rating of good books includes a fantastic thriller written by Ira Levin back in 1972, but it still has not lost its relevance and attracts readers' interest.

The small town of Stepford is not remarkable. But it seems so, only if you live in it for a long time or just pass by. Recently moved here with her husband and children Joanne Eberhart all new. Especially the woman is amazed by the behavior of the local lady. They are ideal housewives. Each of them is concerned only with maintaining comfort in his nest. Entertainment outside the home is perceived almost as a mortal sin, while men in the evenings are lost at meetings of a certain Male Association. To establish relations with neighbors is simply impossible. It seems that the only normal in the whole city is the untidy Bobby Markovets.

What is Johanna's amazement when instead of the usual rude Bobby she sees before herself a refined and reserved lady. The woman decides to figure out what's wrong and, before it's too late, run away from Stepford.

Works by Stephen King

How many books are written, but no one has surpassed King in inventing all sorts of horrors. Too much of the imagination of the modern king of mysticism, and the topics he touches are much deeper than they seem at first glance. After all, in every work, in addition to the apparent opposition of good and evil, there is also the shadow side, on which everyone fights for himself. It determines whether you are a human being or not. And vampires, zombies, aliens and rebellious technology are nothing more than a background.

The best of the best king of horror

It is difficult to name the best books of King. The rating of most of them is approximately the same. Fans of the vampire theme should pay attention to the "lot": the bloodsuckers are rioting in the best traditions of Bram Stoker, gradually seizing the small city in modern America. Recently, the novel "Under the Dome" is popular, affecting the theme of aliens and survival in extreme conditions. For those who want more gloomy perspectives and details, it's worth reading "Tomminokery" - you will not remain indifferent. No, in this book there are no rivers of blood, but nauseating moments are enough. Despite the fact that the aliens have died long ago, they can still affect others. And the result of their influence is terrible.

Well, it does not give up the position of the classic "Cemetery of Pets". All of King's stories tickle nerves and make you think about human nature.

It is difficult to choose the best books. The list, rating, readers' reviews prompt you to view the coming out novelties and something from the "old", half-forgotten or not yet read, partly helping to understand whether you want to read it or not.