One great one is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that explores themes of love, class, and society in a really engaging way. The relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is iconic.
Another great choice is 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman. It explores the two systems of thinking and how they influence our decisions and judgments.
J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. It's a grand epic that takes you into a world of magic, adventure, and heroism. The detailed world - building and the complex characters like Frodo and Gandalf are amazing.
One of the must - read visual novels is 'Clannad'. It has a heart - warming story that delves deep into themes like family, friendship, and love. The character development is excellent, and it can make you laugh and cry throughout the journey.
Well, classics like 'Watchmen' and 'The Dark Knight Returns' are definitely up there. They're highly influential and have had a huge impact on the comic industry.
The classics like 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Pride and Prejudice' are definite must-reads. They offer profound insights into human nature and society.
Some must-read novels include 'Moby-Dick' and 'War and Peace'. These works are not only masterpieces in terms of storytelling but also provide deep examinations of human nature and society.
The books that must be read before the age of 20 vary from person to person, but the following are some widely recognized classics that may help readers broaden their horizons, increase their knowledge, and improve themselves:
1 Alive-Yu Hua: This is a novel about the life in the countryside of China. It profoundly reveals the joys and sorrows of human nature and has a deep reflection on life and death.
The Little Prince-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: This is an eternal fairy tale about the little prince who left his planet to explore all kinds of things in the universe and finally returned to his own planet. It shows the value of life and friendship.
3 " Relieve the Worries "-Keigo Higashino: This is a mystery novel that tells the story of a grocery store owner who solved people's psychological confusion. This book was full of warmth and wisdom, making people feel the kindness and beauty of human nature.
"How Steel Was Tempered"-Ostrovsky: This is a novel about the revolutionary process of the Soviet Union. The protagonist, Pavel Kochagin, showed a strong will and excellent skills in the revolutionary war and became a famous general.
5 Harry Potter-JK Rowling: This is a series of magical novels that tells the story of a young wizard, Harry Potter, growing up at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, allowing readers to experience the wonders and mysteries of the magical world.
These books were all classics. The readers could choose books that suited them according to their own interests and preferences, gaining knowledge and inspiration from them to improve their self-cultivation.
I'd say 'Pride and Prejudice' should be on the list. It's a classic that offers insights into love, society, and human nature. The writing is exquisite and the story is timeless.
"I don't think it'll satisfy your needs, but I'll try my best to recommend a novel that's most relevant to your description.""Concubine's Arrogance" is an ancient romance novel written by the author, Mitira. The general plot of this novel is as follows:
She was a famous beautiful doctor, but she was also a terrifying leader of the night. She had two personalities and had transmigrated. She wanted to eat and wait for death, but things did not go as she wished. Let's see how she played with ancient times!
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"Roman Wars" was a military-war fantasy novel written by the author on papyrus. The general plot of the novel was:
Glory belonged to Greece, glory belonged to Rome. Rome was not built in a day. After Homer's epic, the exiled Trojans found a strange country, where they would start a new era.
Time: Before the founding of Rome Hero: Romulus Angelia This article is purely fictional, scholars do not need to delve into it.
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"My Girlfriend Is Little Bear" was a novel written by Superman Y. The general plot of the novel was:
In her sister's words, Seki was a little girl who still believed in Prince Charming. But when asked,"Who do you want to be in the fairy tale?" However, he answered Mickey Mouse because,"Although there are many stories about princesses, Mickey Mouse looks very happy every time he plays with his friends." She was a second sister who would not get angry, a friend who was good at listening, a sister who took care of her sister, a model idol with strong mental strength, and the real Gryffindor…
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"Changing Love: Falling in Love with the School Hunk" was a romantic youth-love novel written by the author, Michelangelo. The general plot of this novel was:
He had worked hard to get into this legendary aristocratic college, live in a villa-level dormitory, and even meet three top-grade beauties as roommates. Just when Yu Luochuan thought that his luck had turned for the better, the bad guys around him appeared one by one. His good days were in chaos every day, and he could not rest in peace. Oh my god, who did she offend? That, the worst big bad guy, don't show that kind of evil smile and approach me, I will scream!
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Superstars Start From Their Adoptions was a novel written by Pipa Chenguang, an urban and entertainment celebrity. The general plot of the novel was:
Lin Mo was reborn in a parallel world and adopted by a beautiful and rich elder sister in an orphanage. He had thought that he would be able to live a rich and luxurious life from now on, but he did not expect to be in debt of a million yuan in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, this was a world where entertainment was paramount. Elegant and popular coexisted, popular and classical were on equal footing. While people were divided into two extremes, they also had extremely high pursuits. Music, film, painting, sculpture... If one delved into any of them, one could obtain wealth and status that ordinary people could not reach. The smug Lin Mo asked this strange yet familiar world,"Have you heard of Michelangelo and Einstein?" Have you seen Titanic or Farewell My Concubine? Do you know Jay or Michael Jackson? If they didn't know, then it would be easy.
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"A Substitute Slave's Unexpected Love: A Thousand Years of War" was an ancient romance novel written by Mi Xiaojia. The general plot of this novel was:
The early stages of this article were easy, but the later stages were brutal! It was only when I was about to leave that I suddenly came to a realization. [This transmigration is nothing but a conspiracy. This encounter is nothing but an accident. He and I have known each other from the beginning to the end. We have fallen in love with each other. Then, we have been mercilessly humiliated and tortured by him…Yes, it's time to go home. From now on, he and I will be separated by two different space-times. That is a distance that life and death cannot touch…]
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"Douluo's Angel and the Fallen" was a light novel by the author, Southern Beggar. The general plot of the novel was:
The new book,"The Beginning of Douluo's Sign in for Goddess Xiao Wu", is a new book that is free forever. Welcome to read the semi-dark novel. Torturing Tang San, Tang San's three factions enter cautiously! Qian Yesha crossed the Douluo Continent and became Bibi Dong's favorite adopted son. He had awakened his two god-ranked martial souls, Mia and Lucifer! Becoming Spirit Hall's Adjudicating Elder at six! Marry Qian Renxue, waste Yu Xiaogang…subdue Di Tian…overthrow the divine realm…what kind of legend would he start?
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The Prince of a Beautiful Man was a novel written by the author, Mi Yike. The general plot of the novel was:
My name is Ike, Ike Arendelle. I'm a prince. I have an elder sister and a younger sister.
I was panicking.
Because…
This place was called the Meiman Universe…This was a grand history of struggle from a prince to a king, and from a king to a divine king. He had already ordered 7000 high-quality copies of "The Secret Agent of a Certain American Manga." Mi Yike expressed that he was a professional when it came to writing American manga.
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"The Enchanting Woman: The Arrival of the Princess Consort" was an ancient romance novel written by Tarot. The general plot of this novel was:
A mysterious world, an elegant and black-bellied prince, a gentle and sorrowful imperial uncle, and a super cute kitten.
Speaking of which, I'm just a small transmigrator.
It was just that he had an unusual surname.
It was just a person that ordinary demons and ghosts did not dare to approach.
But…
They solved one inconceivable thing after another.
Slowly revealing a mysterious and lost era.
[This story is purely illusory!]
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"The CEO Is Too Fierce in a Flash Marriage" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Three Grains of White Rice. The general plot of the novel was:
The two of them reunited with their old love."Linlin, Mr. Shang must love you very much. He gave you a luxury car just like that." "Don't just look at the surface. Behind the scenes, he's actually…quite cold."