Undiscovered Classics to Read

Description
This list is for tracking the less well-known or "modern" classics that I would like to read, those that don't appear on every 100 best books list or are typically taught in college classrooms. If you have suggestions, please add them to the list.
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27,711 membres
378 critiques
4
Rang global 9
2 Members
aulsmith, amanda4242
Explications
aulsmith: I really liked this
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10,643 membres
265 critiques
4.1
Rang global 10
2 Members
aulsmith, ManWithAnAgenda
Explications
aulsmith: One of my all time favorites
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5,481 membres
123 critiques
4.2
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1,848 membres
49 critiques
½ 3.6
Rang global 4
4 Members
pitjrw, aulsmith, bluepiano, ManWithAnAgenda
Explications
aulsmith: I don't remember this well, but I enjoyed reading it.
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16,279 membres
212 critiques
4
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aulsmith : This was tough going. I wouldn't have finished it if it wasn't for a class. Still, it's an interesting and important book.
ahef1963 : As I was reading this novel independently, I found it impossible to understand. I gave it up.
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14,723 membres
226 critiques
½ 3.7
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3 Members
cej1027, ahef1963, ManWithAnAgenda,pitjrw ,aulsmith
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aulsmith : I read it in high school, but remember it as light weight. If you haven't read other Verne, I wouldn't start here.
ahef1963: Funnily enough, it's the Verne I'd most recommend starting with. It's a bit hokey, but a lot of fun.
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9,114 membres
279 critiques
3.9
Rang global 61
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ManWithAnAgenda,aulsmith
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aulsmith : I like this for a lot of reasons, but the plotting is week and its pretty misogynist.
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5,202 membres
115 critiques
4.2
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ManWithAnAgenda,aulsmith
Explications
aulsmith : A good mystery, but the misogyny is pretty thick. Ross MacDonald is a lot like Chandler but easier to read.
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2,572 membres
32 critiques
4.2
Rang global 68
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aulsmith : Thurber's getting a little old for modern tastes. I think the cartoons, the fables and "The Macbeth Murder Mystery" are hilarious, but you might not want to read it cover-to-cover.
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1,334 membres
25 critiques
4.2
Rang global 70
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aulsmith : I didn't get past page one. I'm told it gets easier as you go along.
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3,927 membres
103 critiques
3.8
Rang global 33
2 Members
amanda4242, ahef1963,aulsmith
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aulsmith : This is certainly the best of the series, but not a classic
ahef1963: The whole series of Brother Cadfael mysteries are well-written, entertaining, and worth reading.
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1,400 membres
30 critiques
3.8
Rang global 69
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aulsmith : This was fun in a dark way, but I don't think it's a classic.