Jun 20, 2024
In the ‘n’ number of books that form literature, there are some whose popularity shoots through the sky and they are in every human’s mind. But, there are some underrated masterpieces that surely deserve more recognition. Here are some of them.
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A beautiful book that tries to answer the question ‘Why was I here’, ‘The 5 People You Meet in Heaven’, through the story of Eddie, a war veteran, teaches readers why nothing that they do is ‘waste’ and each action or situation has some form of higher meaning.
SPHERE
A story of a beautiful woman who seeks more with love and passion, ‘Anna Karenina’ is about the tragic affair she had, her spiral after a failure, and the lives each character lived in 19th century Russia.
Penguin
The story of a group of elite college students who, under the influence of a charismatic professor, commit a murder. The novel talks about guilt, obsession, and the consequences of illegitimate desires.
PENGUIN-UK
A book that talks about a lot of things simultaneously in 1Q84 by Murakami. It mixes reality with fantasy, and the real world with a parallel one. Through the stories of Aomame and Tengo, 1Q84 is the perfect read when looking for something mind bending.
Vintage
A book that brings to life ancient tales and myths, ‘The Song of Achilles’ is a retelling of the Iliad from the perspective of Patroclus. This is one of the most beautifully written books and brings a fresh, human touch to ancient characters.
Ecco
‘Gone Girl’ is a psychological thriller that will literally keep thrillers turning the pages till they finish the book. It is about Nick and his wife Amy, who suddenly disappears, leading the police to doubt Nick. WHat happens next is something worth a read.
Ballantine-Books
By the bestselling author of ‘The Monk who sold his Ferrari’ is this brilliant book. An underrated gem, this book talks about how people can live a better, more meaningful life. It is like a collection and guide of lessons that help with personal growth and self-improvement.
Jaico-Publishing-House
A wholesome but sad-ending novel about the wish of two immigrant workers to own and possess a land of their own, ‘Of Mice and Men’ talks about aspirations, friendship, and loneliness.
Penguin
A young, smart Raskolnikov, is the student who has committed a murder and then spirals down thinking about the deed he had committed. While initially he felt that it’d do no harm, soon his mental state worsens and the moral dilemmas consume him.
Om-Books-International
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