Veronika Decides To Die By Paulo Coelho
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Godfather By Mario Puzo
Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe
The Flea Palace By Elif Shafak
A Tale Of Two Cities By Charles Dickens
The Setting Sun By Osamu Dazai
A family's fall is the focus of Osamu Dazai's book The Setting Sun, which is set in post-World War Two Japan. Upon her return to Japan from her affluent life in China, the protagonist, Kazuko, discovers that her family is having a difficult time adjusting to the country's shifting political and social landscape. While her mother, who is accustomed to a luxurious lifestyle, must deal with the realities of poverty, her brother Naoji is a frustrated writer. Even with dealing with their own problems and setbacks, they learn about the more significant societal changes that are reshaping Japan. The Setting Sun presents a touching and perceptive analysis of post-war Japanese society and identity through its vivid descriptions and reflective storytelling.
Black Beauty By Anna Sewell
"A horse never knows who may buy or drive him; it is all a matter of chance for us"--Black Beauty's mother once told him. And indeed, life is a journey of chance for Black Beauty as he passes from one owner to another, some of whom are kind and thoughtful, while others, cruel and indifferent. But no matter what the circumstances, Black Beauty's spirit remains indomitable.