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Sawyer wrote: "A lot of the time, people don't like classics because they don't understand them or anything like that. Or it's just a crappy book lol." Whoever put book thief up there, yikes...

A lot of the time, people don't like classics because they don't understand them or anything like that. Or it's just a crappy book lol.

I think Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone was amazing.

Taylor wrote: "How come people didn't like Divergent! It's one of those books where even once you're done reading it, you still think about it constantly."
I love it, but I know many people who can't stand it. You have to remember when it comes to anything in life, everything is subjective. Just because we love it doesn't mean everyone will. I dislike the Harry Potter series, but everyone acts like it's the most significant book series ever written.

Grace wrote: "I think part of the reason a lot of classics are on this list is due to the Context of when people read them. I read most of Dickens in high school, and depending on the prowess of my teachers, enj..."

I partly agree. I too dislike The Catcher in the Rye but I'm very fond of 18th and 19th century British classics still :-) And I found Lolita a very interesting read as well, by the way.

I haven't read Native Son yet, but it is on my (very long) to-be-read list.

I only voted for two books, The Catcher in the Rye being one of them. I tried to like the book several times by now but I finally gave up. It's like this list says 'I Don't Understand All That Fuss' :-)

I think part of the reason a lot of classics are on this list is due to the Context of when people read them. I read most of Dickens in high school, and depending on the prowess of my teachers, enjoyed some infinitely more than others. Whether or not I liked the book had more to do with the discussions surrounding it rather than the book itself.

For example, I Hate the book "Native Son" only because the discussions in my class were led by students with inherently racist views, who thought the main character was just a weak man who needed to feel special, rather than a product of where and how he was raised as a black man in 1930s Chicago. Unfortunately, I cannot disconnect my feelings about the book with the comments from my peers.

It's the same reason why I can't stand Catcher in the Rye, Where the Red Fern Grows, Lolita, Speak, etc. All because I did not have good teachers leading discussions about hard topics well.

Some of his early stuff like Phantoms and Winter Moon is pretty good. But he's definitely become very, very formulaic and preachy.

While I sometimes wonder why a certain book was a best seller, or a "must read", I think "Pillars of the Earth" was one of the best books I've ever read.

Oh my gush, everyone who enjoys LOTR or How To Train Your Dragon MUSTT read Eragon! The story, as far as I know, is soo original... Like some combo between sci-fi and realistic fiction (yea I know they are complete opposites)

What the HELL is Lord Of The Rings doing on this list?

People are dumber than I thought.

Ayesha wrote: "... have important messages and themes."

I'm sorry, but I've voted for Fifty Shades of Grey (#2) and I can't for the life of me see the important message and theme... But I get your meaning, as there are some truly great books on this list.

Whoever wrote this probably doesn't like reading that much, or hasn't analysed/thought about them. These books, even if they aren't exciting or fun to read, have important messages and themes. It's why people love them.

Judith wrote: "I totally don't get Tolkien or Terry Pratchett - couldn't even finish "The Colour of Magic". My brother reads almost nothing else. That's the point - isn't it? ."

I don't get Tolkien either! And if you want to try Terry Pratchett again I recommend starting with one of his later ones like "Going Postal" or "The Truth". I don't think I would have been able to finish "The Colour of Magic" either if I hadn't already liked the world.

Kym wrote: "Taylor wrote: "How come people didn't like Divergent! Its one of those books where even once you're done reading it you still think about it constantly."

Cause most people only read the books after the movie. Which changes their view on the book when it should've been the other way around. ."

I read the books first and haven't bothered with the movie. I liked the world so I kept reading hoping for more world-building; instead I got romance, world-breaking, and more romance. Not a fan.

Judith wrote: "That's the point - isn't it? ..."

Absolutely. For me it was The Catcher in the Rye and Fifty Shades of Grey (and it seems I'm not the only one, as currently these books are in the top three). People were (are) absolutely raving about both books, and I didn't like either. It's just like my earlier comment :-)

Surely the whole point of this list is that you're voting on books that are really popular but you personally don't get? So all the books are going to be really popular - which means some of your favourites are bound to be there (I LOVE Pride & Prejudice). As well as the ones you think are totally overrated. Because everyone is different.

I totally don't get Tolkien or Terry Pratchett - couldn't even finish "The Colour of Magic". My brother reads almost nothing else. That's the point - isn't it?

Taylor wrote: "How come people didn't like Divergent! Its one of those books where even once you're done reading it you still think about it constantly."

Cause most people only read the books after the movie. Which changes their view on the book when it should've been the other way around.

This is basically just a list of the most popular books from the last 150 years.

ummm we were supposed to vote for books that we DIDN'T like?! ooops!

You should rename this list to, "Popular Books." Seems to me you hate every successful book ever.

Dima  wrote: "What the hell is wrong with you people?!
this list should be deleted -.-
but you can keep twilight and fifty shade :D"

OMG I totally agree! And you can keep Matched too. ;D