Top 5: must-read classics

Hey you, looking for something fun to read?

Here are 5 books you can read to kill the boredom and cherish the art of fiction.

The most awesome books are defined as classics for a reason. Apart from being written by history's most celebrated literary minds, these classics have universal themes, characters, projections, experiences, emotions, perspectives and plots that are relevant till today. Some of them have even paved the way for modern fiction genres or overall literary trend.

If you love reading, or are developing a habit of one, here’s a perfectly curated reading list for you. Even if you aren’t so much into reading, trust me, you can never go wrong with these classics. Make your choice!

Worth reading at least once in your life!

1. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee

Published in 1960, this timeless classic explores the multitude that human behaviour is.

Based in early 20th century this books takes of the collective human consciousness. Humour entwines the delicate strands of prejudice, angst, guilt, hatred, hypocrisy, love and innocence to create one of the best novels ever written.

2. 1984, by George Orwell

Although 1984 has passed us by, George Orwell’s take on the consequences of government over-reach, totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and repressive regimentation of all persons and behaviours within society in an imagined future, in 1984 remains undoubtedly one of the best books ever. This book examines the role of truth and facts within politics and their manipulation. Learn through the eyes of Winston Smith about his struggles in a world where individuality, freewill and love are forbidden.

3. The Diary Of A Young Girl, by Anne Frank

Published in more than 60 languages, this unforgettable and deeply influential diary is a raw account of a young girl’s life while she was in hiding for two years with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Despite her circumstances and experiences, the little girl in the hiding believes that people are still good at heart and that the world is full of beauty and hope.

4. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini

Khaled Hosseini's first novel The Kite Runner, published in 2003 tells the story of Amir, a young boy from Kabul and his closest friend Hassan. Set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of Afghanistan's monarchy to the rise of the Taliban regime, this book seems to be a father–son relationship story, emphasizing the familial arrangements. Also revolving around the themes of guilt, redemption and an act of sexual assault that happens against Hassan that Amir fails to prevent this is a story of true friendship.

5. A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens

Set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution, Charles Dickens', A Tale Of Two Cities, tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met.

An all time best historical fiction also regularly cited as the best-selling novel of all time continues to influence modern writing.

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