Must Reads Of Last the Decade

Some very fascinating books were made public in last a decade. These books explored varied genres from romance to humanism. A few of this lot left a undying result on many hearts. Let's have a look at these masterpieces that kept many stuck and can most certainly be read again.

'The Kite Runner' must be one of the best books of the last decade. Written by Khaled Hosseini, the book offered readers a rare glimpse of Afghan society and its inhabitants. The book is well paced and intriguing with complicated characters who invite you to find out lots more about them. The key themes of the novel include redemption, the link between good and malicious and relationships in general.

Another must read book is 'The Thirteenth Tale' by Diane Setterfield. If you are an avid book lover, you are going to like this one for sure. Much of the action in the story occurs around books, in libraries and book stores. However, the most interesting thing about the tale is that there is a blurred line between fact and fiction. Occasionally you actually begin to ask whether what you are reading is for real or not. Get a cup of cocoa and the book and you are sure to forget even the most harsh headache.

In the list of the best books of the decade you can surely not miss the 'The Time Traveller's Other Half '. This book gained acceptance only after five years of its publication when in 2009 a production based mostly on it was released. It does appear like a mixture of love and Sci Fi but is none of these. This book would also make for a good present.

'Middlesex' by Jeffrey Eugenides is another book to attest for. As the name says, the book is about a hermaphrodite. Nevertheless the book goes way beyond than the sex / gender story. The protagonist of the book is Cal, a hermaphrodite. He tells his story of his family of Greek immigrants over 3 generations. Well crafted characters along with a wonderful style of writing make this book worth reading.

Cormac McCarthy's books have been widely commended by critics and readers alike. In the past decade, his novel 'The Road ' became another victory of the literary circle. The book was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2007 in the fiction class and was eventually made into a widely successful motion picture by Hollywood in the year 2009. Read this book while walking on the treadmill and you'll not notice the miles go by.

The above mentioned books are a worth your special time and they will surely add extra value to your life.

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