14 best books of recent years
In today's post, we invite you to get acquainted with the rating of the best world publications in recent years. The list includes works written in various genres, but recognized by the international community of readers of all ages. All of these books are read in one go.
"A street cat named Bob. How a man and a cat found hope in the streets of London ”, James Bowen
The main characters of the funny work are the homeless man James Bowen and the same cat Bob, which is no longer needed by anyone. Ruining his life with drugs, James completely lost the meaning of life. But after the meeting of the furry four-legged, his worldview changed. Bob gave James a chance for a new life. They became inseparable friends who were welcome everywhere and always.
The Silkworm, Robert Galbraith
The investigation of the terrible murder turns into a confusing series of events. The main characters - the detective and his assistant are plunged into the abyss, where they have to learn and reveal the secrets of many duplicitous criminals, bloggers, authors. After all, before death, the victim released a novel in which all the secrets of his colleagues were "published".
Fifty Shades of Gray, E. L. James
Girls try to avoid the young millionaire with strangenesses. The protagonist named Christian Gray won the heart of a young girl Anastacia. The thrust that arose between them is not comparable with anything. But what is hidden in the depths of the soul of the main characters? A frank plot story and description of pastel scenes causes a storm of emotions, where forbidden passions leave a deep impression.
Gone, Gillian Flynn
After five years of marriage, the couple in love, Nick and Amy, a terrible thing happens. Amy mysteriously disappears. Nick struggles with grief. Almost the whole city is connected to the search for the missing girl. The police are inclined to believe that Amy was abducted because blood stains were found on the day of disappearance in the house. During the investigation, a personal diary of the heroine was also found, in which terrible things lurk. Maybe the second half is actually not the love of her life, but a terrible monster?
To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee
Harper Lee’s novel is about the hard times and hard lives of Alabama residents during the Great Depression. Friendship and devotion, decency and loyalty, truth and love are intertwined on the pages of the novel. The book teaches us not to forget the fond memories of childhood. All life on the pages of the novel is narrated on behalf of the children, and therefore is full of fun, joy and other positive emotions.
“Mata Hari. The Spy ”, Paulo Coelho
The devilishly charming personality, Margareta Zelle, does not fit into the framework of the usual society. Being an unreal beauty, she has an iron grip and the desire to win at all costs. The heroine abandons her alcoholic husband, who has repeatedly beat her, and moves to the capital of France. It is here that the woman is waiting for the triumph and popularity of representatives of the strong half of humanity.
“See You,” Jojo Moyes
The main character of the novel, Lou Clark loves and appreciates her work, but with the current guy such feelings are unknown to her. The load of problems and a series of difficult life events practically break the heroine. In parallel, the book describes the life of a crippled man, Will Trainor. But fate decided to bring the two heroes together in order to give a chance to find a meaning of existence.
“The Ocean at the End of the Road,” Neil Gaiman
The main character of the book is a boy whose name is unknown. Walking through the back streets of Sussex, the boy goes to an unusual structure - the house of the gods of the ancient world. And here something incredible happens: the world transforms, and mysterious creatures try to penetrate into the crack.
The Girl from Brooklyn, by Guillaume Musso
Anna and Rafael - a couple in love, ready to tie herself forever by marriage. Rafael wants to find out all the most secret secrets of his soulmate, so that they have a complete understanding in marriage. The girl shows him one photo, but it was this action that made her disappear from Raphael's life. Now the young man has to uncover a series of secrets and events in order to find Anna.
Divergent, Veronica Roth
A specific character trait of each person makes it possible to choose one of the five fractions of society. Upon reaching the age of sixteen, everyone is faced with a choice on which his whole future life depends. The main character Beatrice finds new friends in the faction, but her secret ability, which radically changes the fate of the heroine, is also revealed.
“Deadly Quiet Life,” Louise Penny
In the village with the unusual name Three Pines, Jane Neal is killed. The man enjoyed sufficient authority among the population, and therefore many consider this death an absurd accident, an accident. However, Inspector Gamache suspects something was wrong and does not begin to search for an ordinary hunter, but a merciless killer.
The Godfather, Mario Puzo
The book "The Godfather" is recognized as a world classic. The novel tells about the functioning of the most powerful syndicate in the underworld. The secrets of the mafia are revealed from an incredible angle. The life of criminal authorities is full of terrible events, but nevertheless there is a place here for human relationships.
“Loneliness on the Web”, Y. Vishnevsky
The main characters of Vishnevsky’s novel get to know each other on social networks, where you can safely share any fantasies of an erotic plan, tell true and made-up stories, because none of this can be verified. But how to change their life after meeting in the real world?
The Bridget Jones Diary, Helen Fielding
You are over thirty years old and still looking for your soulmate? New Year is a wonderful opportunity to start a new life and the main character does not miss it. Already two men conquered her heart, but how to make the right choice, because as you know - do not keep up with two rabbits!
This is just a small fraction of the world's best-selling books. If you want to supplement today's list with other works, then write in the comments!
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