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maxbookworm · 08-30-2011, 10:59 AM

I just need to read something uplifting. The past few novels I've read have been well-written but pretty depressing (most recently Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue). I'm looking for a book that is nice and long (I love long books), and where the character works hard and is rewarded for it. It doesn't have to be literally rags-to-riches, but something with a main character that is likeeable, has many admirable qualities, works hard, makes good choices, and ultimately does well for him / herself.

Examples of what I'm looking for are: Shogun, Clan of the Cave Bear, Pillars of the Earth...

Does anyone have anything to suggest?

Thanks!

08-30-2011, 10:59 AM	#1
maxbookworm Addict Posts: 372 Karma: 1122865 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage, Galaxy Note 2	Need a reco for a well-written, dense, rags-to-riches story I just need to read something uplifting. The past few novels I've read have been well-written but pretty depressing (most recently Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue). I'm looking for a book that is nice and long (I love long books), and where the character works hard and is rewarded for it. It doesn't have to be literally rags-to-riches, but something with a main character that is likeeable, has many admirable qualities, works hard, makes good choices, and ultimately does well for him / herself. Examples of what I'm looking for are: Shogun, Clan of the Cave Bear, Pillars of the Earth... Does anyone have anything to suggest? Thanks!