Best Classic Novels Compared
The books your English teacher swore would change your life — Jim finally tells you which ones actually do. Classics compared, no pretension required.
| Book | Rating |
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 Pride and Prejudice | 5/5
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 The Great Gatsby | 5/5
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 To Kill a Mockingbird | 5/5
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 Jane Eyre | 4/5
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 East of Eden | 5/5
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 The Count of Monte Cristo | 5/5
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Jim's Quick Takes
Pride and Prejudice
"Don't judge this book by its reputation as a "romance novel" — that would be a big mistake. Austen's sass could cut diamonds. The verbal sparring betw..."
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"Every English major's best friend (or worst enemy). This one may not land until the second read — that's when the symbolism hits you like a truck. The..."
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"Atticus Finch is the literary hero Jim aspires to be (if worms could be lawyers). This book hits right in the feels — Scout's innocence colliding with..."
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"Jane Eyre is the original "I don't need anyone's approval" protagonist, and Jim is absolutely here for it. Bronte created a heroine who refuses to be ..."
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"Steinbeck called this his magnum opus and Jim has to agree — the man left it all on the field. The Salinas Valley comes alive so vividly you can pract..."
Read full review →The Count of Monte Cristo
"At over 1,200 pages, this is the literary equivalent of the world's longest worm — and every inch is worth it. Dumas crafted the ultimate revenge fant..."
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