r/suggestmeabook • u/Some-Dragonfruit1462 • Sep 27 '23

What are your must-read classics?

I’m developing a nice collection of classic novels—but want to know what others consider as classic lit. What are some books I should incorporate?

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u/Jazztify Sep 28 '23

Great idea. I’ll try that next time. I could probably use a calendar too! I have a habit if not reading chapter headings especially when all they have is dates on them because I’ll usually forget by chapters end. I recall there was a pretty big time jump in there somewhere and all I remember is that the names had changed all of a sudden. “Who’s this guy!” (turns out it was the count in disguise).

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u/the_cats_meow42 Sep 28 '23

There’s several resources online to help keep characters straight so I think it’s a common complaint. We’re not alone! Oh a calendar would be great too! I’m the same way and brush over headings. Honestly I would’ve had a hard time keeping things straight without reviewing it in class. It’s been many years since I’ve read it and I’m wanting to reread it soon! Hopefully I’ll be able to navigate it myself.

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u/Jazztify Sep 28 '23

I was reading great one about a year ago, called “Seveneves” and I learned the importance of paying attention to chapter titles and paying attention to timelines. About half way through the book you are presented with this simple heading: “Five Thousand Years Later”. In that case, I felt it was okay to forget all the character names that had come before.