1997 and 1988 were two classic novels, both with unique styles and storylines. It was difficult to simply compare which was better. This depended on one's personal preferences and tastes. In 1997, George R.R. Martin's " Song of Ice and Fire " series of novels began to be serialised. This novel was set in a fictional medieval world and was very popular among readers. In 1988, William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury began to be serialised. It was a literary work with strong thoughts, depicting an era full of contradictions and changes in the 1920s in America. These two novels have unique charm and literary value. The readers can choose their favorite works to read according to their own interests and preferences.