Well, let's start with 'The Shining'. It's a masterclass in horror, with the Overlook Hotel as a character in itself, full of dark secrets. 'Dracula' revolutionized the vampire genre. The count is both alluring and terrifying. 'Frankenstein' is a deep exploration of what it means to be human and the horror of playing god. 'Pet Sematary' is so terrifying because it plays on our love for our pets and the dread of the unknown beyond death. 'The Exorcist' is a visceral horror experience with its intense exorcism scenes. 'It' scares with its representation of childhood fears. 'Rosemary's Baby' is a slow - burn horror that builds up to a truly terrifying climax. 'The Haunting of Hill House' creates an atmosphere of unease that stays with you. 'The Silence of the Lambs' is not just about the physical horror of a serial killer but also the psychological horror of getting inside his mind.
Sure. 'The Shining' is about a family caretaker going crazy in a haunted hotel. 'Dracula' has the blood - sucking vampire. 'Frankenstein' is about a created monster. 'Pet Sematary' brings back the dead wrong. 'The Exorcist' has demonic possession. 'It' has a scary clown. 'Rosemary's Baby' is about the devil's child. 'The Haunting of Hill House' has a haunted house. 'The Silence of the Lambs' has a serial killer and a cannibal.
Well, the top 10 include 'Rosemary's Baby' which has a disturbing pregnancy plot. 'American Psycho' which shows the mind of a killer. 'House of Leaves' with its strange narrative. Also, there are other novels like 'It' by Stephen King which has a menacing clown. And 'The Silence of the Lambs' which has a terrifying serial killer.
The top 10 novels in 2017 had a diverse range of themes. '4 3 2 1' by Paul Auster was a complex work that explored different versions of a life. 'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson was ahead of its time in terms of dealing with environmental and future - related issues. Also, 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin told an interesting story about siblings and their fates.
Sure. 'The Odyssey' is one of them. It's an ancient Greek epic that follows Odysseus' journey home. Then there's 'Don Quixote', a Spanish classic that satirizes chivalry. 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is a dark and passionate love story. These are just a few of the top 20 novels.
The top 10 inspiring novels include 'Gone with the Wind'. It's a story of survival and love during the Civil War. 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck is inspiring as it shows the struggle of the poor during the Great Depression. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is also there, with its themes of sacrifice and redemption.
Well, among the top 10, 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris has the infamous Hannibal Lecter. His intelligence and brutality are quite scary. 'Misery' by Stephen King, about a deranged fan who imprisons her favorite author, is also very chilling. 'The Amityville Horror' by Jay Anson, with the haunted house story, is a classic in the scary novel genre.
Well, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' is one of them. It reflects on beauty, morality, and the effects of hedonism. 'Don Quixote' is a classic that challenges our perception of reality and idealism. 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka makes us think about the human condition and alienation. It's a story where a man wakes up as an insect.
Well, 'De Rerum Natura' by Lucretius is a top Latin novel. It talks about nature and the universe from a philosophical perspective. 'The Annals' by Tacitus is important for Roman history. And 'The Golden Ass' by Apuleius is an interesting story of a man turned into an ass.
Sure. 'The Maltese Falcon' is a cornerstone of noir. It sets the standard for the genre with its gritty characters. 'Double Indemnity' is a dark tale of greed and murder. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' has a raw and intense story. 'Out of the Past' creates a moody atmosphere. 'The Big Sleep' is famous for its complex mystery. 'I, the Jury' has a tough - guy detective. There are other great ones too but these are some of the most well - known.
Sure. 'The Kiss Quotient' is great. It has an autistic woman as the protagonist who decides to hire an escort to teach her about sex and relationships. It's a story that breaks some stereotypes and has a lot of tender and passionate moments.
Well, 'Gone with the Wind' shows the complex love between Scarlett and Rhett. 'Anna Karenina' depicts the tragic love of Anna. 'Love in the Time of Cholera' is a beautiful, long - lasting love story. 'Sense and Sensibility' shows different attitudes towards love in two sisters. And 'Little Women' also has elements of sisterly love and young love.