TOP 17 books of all time

The book has always been and remains one of the greatest heritage of mankind. Each generation has its own talented and ingenious writers, whose works have been popular for more than a dozen, or even hundreds of years. Today we have compiled the TOP 17 best books of all time. Of course, each person has their own preferences in the literature, and it is very difficult to choose one best work. But we tried to choose the best books, based on the feedback of readers and critics.

No. 17 “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson,” Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are detective stories about the investigations of the great master of deduction, the detective Sherlock. All stories are told by his permanent assistant, Dr. Watson.

No. 16 Red and Black by Stendhal

Red and black is a story about the human soul, in which there is a struggle between two feelings of ambition and passion. These feelings are so intertwined that sometimes they cannot be distinguished. The protagonist, Julien Sorel, allows the reader to experience emotional turmoil with him. "Red and black" is rightfully considered a world classic in literature.

No. 15 “Fathers and Sons” by Ivan Turgenev

Fathers and Sons is a novel about the confrontation of two generations and their differences. Despite the fact that the novel was written in 1862, its plot is relevant in modern days.

No. 14 The Catcher in the Rye by Jerome Salinger

"The Catcher in the Rye" - the story of a 17-year-old guy, which describes the perception of the world through his eyes. A teenager has his own individual framework, which does not fit into the usual foundations of the society of its moral and principles.

No. 13 The Lord of the Rings by John Ronald Ruel Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings is a fantasy trilogy about people and creatures who are under the control of the Ring of Power. A wonderful story about those who, for the sake of saving the world and faithful friendship, are ready to sacrifice their lives. The writer takes the reader to the world of gnomes and hobbits. Filmed based on the book, the film is a pleasant surprise for Tolkien fans. But replacing a book, even with a very high-quality movie, is impossible.

No. 12 The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

“The Little Prince” is a small fairy tale story in which the author tries to uncover the meaning of life. A wonderful story will make the reader look at the world with completely different eyes. Exupery in this book speaks of the most complex, but simple and accessible language. History translated into 100 languages ​​of the world.

No. 11 Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

"Alchemist" - a fairy tale - a parable about how to strive for your dream. This novel is understandable to any reader and is a definite springboard to a new life and self-development. The book is a cure for depression for everyone. She gives confidence and courage in moving forward.

No. 10 “The Master and Margarita”, author Mikhail Bulgakov

This novel does not need advertising. He is known all over the world. “The Master and Margarita” is a story about love and human vices. This book will not leave anyone indifferent and captures the reader from the first page. A philosophical science fiction novel could not be made into a movie for a long time. But a miracle happened, and the film was released. This work is surrounded by various mystical stories.

Number 9 Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

The novel, which was published in 1955, still attracts the attention of readers. The events described in the book Lolita took place in the United States of America as early as 1948. Despite the fact that the novel has a clear contradiction of the abomination of the plot and the aesthetics of the entire work, the book is very popular throughout the world.

No. 8 Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The work "Alice in Wonderland" was created in 1865 and to this day is the most widely read and popular work. A strange and fabulous story about a girl who, in pursuit of an unusual white rabbit, falls into a fabulous and wonderful country.

No. 7 “Monday Begins Saturday” by Boris and Arkady Strugatsky

The novel "Monday begins on Saturday" is considered one of the best works of the authors. Psychological science fiction delights any reader, even if you are not a fan of science fiction.

No. 6 "Solaris" by Stanislav Lem

“Solaris” is a fantastic novel about the problems of mankind and contacts with extraterrestrial intelligence. Actions unfold in the uncertain future. The work is worthy in the top books of all time.

No. 5 Three Musketeers by Alexander Dumas

The writer created an intriguing story of battles and court games. The protagonists of the novel "Three Musketeers" are the bold musketeers Atos, Partos and Aramis. A young Gascon D'Artagnan joins their heroic trio. Fun adventures attract the attention of not only friends, but also enemies. The motto “One for all and all for one” leads the heroes to victory. The work is popular all over the world for many years.

No. 4 Three Comrades by Erich Maria Remarque

The novel "Three Comrades" carries readers throughout the life of the feelings and experiences of people who went through the hell of World War I and who remained alive. And the work is not about the victims of the war. This is a novel about a generation that tried to live during a difficult era.

No. 3 The Green Mile by Stephen King

The "green mile" for each has its own meaning. For the former warden in the prison for prisoners sentenced to death, this phrase had a peculiar meaning. An aging overseer tells the life stories of those sentenced to death, passing their last green mile.

No. 2 Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Gone With the Wind is a work that is known to almost every reader in any country. A wonderful book about human feelings. All events take place against the backdrop of civil war.

No. 1 “Hero of our time”, author Mikhail Lermontov

The work “Hero of Our Time” is a psychological, but at the same time a lyrical novel that tells about a person with a complex character. The author shows the hero from various angles. The reader is completely immersed in the story.

Many more books could be included in the TOP. World literature has thousands of wonderful works that have always been and will be popular among readers.