In what order should I read these books?

[oldgreenmeat]

I heard these are some really good books that I should read. But I was wondering what order I should read and buy them in. Thanks and if you have any suggestions about other books I should read, then thanks.

Catch-22, 1984, Brave New World, Life of Pi, and Tuesdays With Morrie.

 

[Litany]

But I was wondering what order I should read and buy them in.

Alphabetical. HTH.

 

[silverseason]

They are so different

Catch-22, 1984, Brave New World, Life of Pi, and Tuesdays With Morrie.

You are mixing apples and oranges with some very big coconuts. These books are so different. If you would like to read about how reorganizing the way we live can go wrong, try 1984 and Brave New World. I would start with Brave New World. It is a somewhat gentler book and has some wonderful humor in it.

The Life of Pi is a most unusual adventure: a boy at sea with a Bengal tiger. You don't believe it? That's why you read it.

Tuesdays with Morrie is very different from the others, a true account of the author's experiences with a man who was dying but who continued to inspire him to the end. Need a boost about good people? Then maybe you should start here.

I haven't read Catch 22, although everyone else has, so they can advise you.

 

[Icy]

1984 and Brave New World are both dystopic novels and while they deal with a similar theme (an individual takes on society) the execution is totally different. 1984 is a harrowing read, while Brave New World has its lighthearted moments. Life of Pi is a fantasy of sorts; Catch 22 has some dystopic elements but is first and foremost a satire and quite funny; and Tuesdays with Morrie is a true story, both sad and uplifting.

I think I would just let my mood decide.

 

[Jimmylegs]

Take the Mitch Albom book and throw it in the trash. It's sappy drivel, that is! He's a douche-bag author, also.