The people who think that books are a girl’s best friend obviously don’t know that there are several great books which are a must-read for men. Here are 7 of the best ones:
The book is a great achievement, spread over a trilogy. It is an epic tale of love, heroism and friendship. This book raised the bar for fantasy novels. Tolkien’s rich and beautiful narrative portray Middle Earth and the journey undertaken by the Fellowship of the Ring.The books are the basis for the uber-popular movie trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. The three movies grossed around $3 billion combined and won 17 Oscars!
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Frank Herbert’s Dune is no doubt among the best and most layered works of fiction written during the 20th century. Easily one of the best sci-fi masterpieces, it’s somewhat difficult to read for the average Joe. From examining political gambits in Byzantine to the human taste for hero worship, Herbert uses a far-flung future setup to explore the best and worst aspects of human nature.
An amazing tale spanning over sixty years, Kane and Abel is about two powerful men consumed with hatred, brought together by fate and in the end finally destroyed by each other. Not only is this book voluminous but its storyline makes you feel like you are reading several books at once. However, there is not a single point at which it drags or loses the pace.
The book series comprising of three novels features the fictional spy Jason Bourne. Millions of readers have followed this masterpiece into Jason Bourne’s shadowy life, who is an expert assassin haunted by nightmares of his former life. This book was the inspiration for the series of blockbuster films, of which four have been released with at least one more in the works. All the three novels were best-sellers and along with many of Robert Ludlum’s books, the series has been translated into many languages.
The compelling story about a small group of ordinary boys isolated on a coral island has become a modern classic. Lord of the flies remains as aggravating today as it was first published years ago, stirring up debates with its brutal portrayal of human nature. It soon became a fan favorite and established itself as a classic.
The book narrates the story of a 16-year old boy’s life after he has been expelled from prep school. Originally published for adults, it soon became a favorite with pre-adult readers because of its ideas of teenage agony and disaffection. Due to its immense success, it has been translated into various major languages and has become a symbol for teenage revolt.
The book is a satirical novel and was written during World War II. It has been proclaimed as one of the greatest literary works of the 20th Century. Joseph Heller writes about the events of the fictional 256th squadron deployed on the island in Italy and depicts the experiences of Yossarian along with other airmen present at the camp. Due to the distinctive third-person omniscient unsolvable narration, it may be difficult to read but is definitely a must-read for men.
These are the 7 books every man must read in his lifetime.
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