“Knowledge is power”. To get this power we have to read a lot, and undoubtedly learn a lot. Having a diverse set of knowledge will make you a more captivating conversationalist and can possess you to speak to more people. To gain knowledge and fulfill your satisfaction WhatsOn represents the following books. Hope these books would be able to feed our bookworm’s minds.
1. The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist is an allegorical novel that tells us the story of a shepherd, Santiago who is suffering from his inner conflict between his love and personal dreams. But this novel ends up showing love as a supporting tool for achieving his dream.
The main message of this book is the relationship between human beings and nature; when a person strives to live his dream, nature helps him to pursue his dream. Overall, this is a fantasy fiction novel that emphasizes the importance of faith, hope, and spirituality through the journey of an ordinary boy.
2. Far From the Madding Crowd, by Thomas Hardy
Far from the madding crowd, a great 1870s classic novel follows a woman called Bathsheba Everdene. In this book, we find Hardy’s satire of the social, religious, and masculine values of his period.
The setting of this story is pastoral, about the seasons and life going on, and the plot twists and turns coincidentally which helps to make it an ever-changing story. I especially adored this novel because it has very funny actions, bits, romance, sweetness, and tragedy. It makes me believe the idea that true love is blind, kind, and has no boundaries. The novel has also been dramatized several times, notably getting an Oscar nomination in 1967.
3. November 9, by Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover’s famous book November 9 is a mature adult book where we find a mixture of grief, tragedy, drugs, alcohol as well as romance. Colleen’s choice of words, creativity, and skills are inconceivable in this book. Fallon and Ben’s love story and the twisting plot really keep you on the edge of your seat and makes you speechless for a while. The beautiful scenes and wise speeches of the characters eventually turn the story into a stirring novel. I find this novel as a perfect book for adults with a quite questionable storyline but it’s good and easy to read.
4. A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini
A thousand splendid suns is a scrumptious example of the suffering and strength of Afghans in the era of Taliban rule after the civil war. The story deals with two women named Mariam and Laila, the violence they encounter, the pain they go through, and their suffering under the rule of the Taliban. The climax of this book is that both women have a completely different childhood but fate brought them together. It must say, Hosseini, is a brilliant writer who makes it easy to picture the areas of Afghanistan and the Afghani culture. This book is a masterpiece because it is beautifully written and the storytelling is impeccable.
