Every month, the Classic Literature Club gathers to talk about the last book we’ve read. The genres we read span far and wide. One month you’re reading a long, verbose, culturally rich novel about India and the next you’re reading the most boring book ever about some guy. We read so many different books in classic literature club, and I think the great part of it is that everyone’s able to find a book they really enjoy (and many books they really don’t enjoy.)
Classic literature discusses their favorite reads. (Spoilers ahead!)
Ashling Bahadursingh (me), 11:
Favorite Book: “100 Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez
Why: This was the first book I read with Classic Lit Club and it has a special place in my heart. It was a really uncomfortable read but I really enjoyed it, and I’m so glad I read it. It also prepared me for anything weird that would happen in later books we read with the club (looking at you Salman Rushdie).
Gaby Ayres, 11:
Favorite Book: “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie
Why: I’ve only read 3 books since I joined the club this year. “Midnight’s Children” is really unique. I would never have been able to guess the plot; the end of the first section left me shook. I would heavily recommend this book to anyone interested in world history, just be prepared to be confused at some points!
Christina Li, 12:
Favorite Book: “100 Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez
Why: The writing is impeccable and there were certain scenes that remain incredibly monumental in my mind (ex: the banana train massacre and when the oldest dad(?) died under the tree. This book made me like magical realism. Also the ending :’D.
Kayvon Fardipour, 12:
Favorite Book: “Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka
Why: Short but sweet. Quick but enjoyable read. Only need an afternoon.
Scarlett Moore, 11:
Favorite Book: “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein
Why: The convos were great.
Catherine Bahadursingh, 12:
Favorite Book: “I, Robot” by Isaac Asimov
Why: It’s so sci-fi and ahead of its time, and it brings up some really eerie and disturbing points when it comes to robots and artificial intelligence. However, the series of stories are so fun, playful, and poignant that you almost forget Asimov’s extensive, but very valid, concerns. Do you like robots?!?!
