After reading the discussion about the "books that make you dumb", I've realized that many people here have quite an interesting taste in literature.
ANYWAY!
The purpose of the thread is to describe your favorite genre of literature, what kind of books you enjoy to read, what cliche novels that disgust you, and your favorite work of literature. Also, a list of suggested readings would be wonderful. I'm looking for new literature to explore.
Just basically a general discussion of literature.
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My favorite genre of literature is a strange mixture of Romanticism and Magical Realism. I also love literature steeped in famous folklores. Wuthering Heights and The Wood Wife.
The Wood Wife, in my opinion, was one of the single best novels ever written. I love the mystic realism portrayed, as well as the gorgeous scenery portrayed in the author's words. Plus, Tuscon is just an awesome setting. ^_^
My least favorite genre of work is science fiction. X_X I've never been into the whole "space world" thing. Even the SF works that are set on earth just disgust me. Most are tackily written with plots that rely soley on technological devlopments and how they go wrong.
Also, I've found that Stephanie Meyers has turned romantic angst into an art form, taking away its tacky exterior. Plus, I appriciate any author that takes a cliche and makes it into something new and vibrant (AKA: VAMPIRE KNOCK OFFS)
Oh, and my suggested reading list:
1. The Wood Wife - Terri Windling
-As described above, a work of literature that makes gorgeous use of setting and mysticism. Creates a visually stunning atmosphere that both writers and artists can appriciate. Works to show the way of the world, as well as pain that those with the "sight" have.
-10/10
2. Twilight/New Moon/Eclipse - Stephanie Meyer
-Turning an agnsty romantic love into a beautiful and stunning work of literary art. Also takes the cliche of vampires and creates them into a new type of being.
-9/10
3. Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
-Shows that love is a confusing and complicated matter. This isn't the typical "love triangle" or "love story". This takes the matter of love, social status and economic wealth and combines them together to create a dark vortex of death and depression.
-9.5/10
4. Sam's Letters To Jennifer/Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas - James Patterson
-Both show the true extent of human emotion and love. While both novels made me cry my eyes out of both frustrations and sadness, it was a good cry. It shows how the human factor is nothing to be trifled with. Also incorporates the themes of death and loss, and how the human spirit can move past any tragedy.
-10/10 (Sam's Letter's To Jennifer)/10/10 (Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas)
5. Battle Royale - Koushun Takami
-A work of grusome and gorey literature. Takes the survivalist nature of humans, and shows how man's inate need to survive overpowers most everything. Yet also incorporates the various themes of paranoia and sadism.
-10/10





