Vote for MobileRead's best fiction book of 1931-1940

[crich70]

Originally Posted by gmw

I voted for what would have been my nomination if Sun Surfer hadn't gotten in first: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (also known as Ten Little Niggers, Ten Little Indians or Ten Little Soldiers).

I still think this is one of her best works and one of the best of the genre. A true classic that has stood up well over time (even with the various PC changes that were forced on it). I find most Agatha Christie books fun to re-read even when you already know the outcome, but this one always stands out.

Lots of other worthy choices in the nominations, though I never really considered The Hobbit as a real favourite - I do re-read it fairly often (forcing my way through the first quarter of the book) but only as a prelude to The Lord of the Rings.

I think it's hard to pick just one book by her that is a favorite. Though I haven't read them all by any means she wasn't known world wide as a writer for nothing.

[curtw]

Originally Posted by caleb72

There are a few great books on this list, but I was completely blown away by Grapes of Wrath.

I think what I love about this book is that Steinbeck presents a hopeless situation in such a dark time of poverty, but treats those who are crushed by it with such a tender dignity and respect. He takes a group of people who have been dehumanised by circumstance and greed and honours them - elevates them.

The story is dark in so many ways, but there is also something beautiful and joyful about the family portrayed even through its trials. I think this is most evident in Rose of Sharon's scene at the end of the novel; that even through her darkest moment, there is personal redemption.

It's seldom that I read a book that affects me the way that Grapes of Wrath has affected me and I would humbly submit it as a strong candidate for the best novel released in this decade.

I have the same feelings here. Flipping TV channels this morning, I landed on the movie's diner scene. While this was changed from being an intercalery parable in the book to specifically involving the Joads in the movie, this scene has a HUGE impact on helping understand this dignity--the respect every human deserves, but that is in such short supply. If I were making my own personal list of books, this is not only the best-written candidate for this decade, but it would be on another list for the most impactful of the 20th Century.

[cocopuff]

Missed this vote and nomination but in my humble opinion Thank you, Jeeves by PG Wodehouse is one of the best novels from this decade.