Pride and Prejudice

I have to start with this one because it is what really started me on reading. Freshman year of high school I was assigned to read this book and never did. Years later in college, I forget what made me do it, I went to the library, checked out this book, read it cover to cover twice. And, enjoyed it.

As literary significance, this novel isn't much more than a popular book. There is no deep meaning, no hidden agenda; it is nothing more than the development of characters. In that, it is better than any other book I've yet to read.

Obviously, this book is not for everyone: there are plenty of people who look for something else in what they read, dramatic plots, deep moral themes, alliteration and rhyming. For myself, people have always been interesting for just being people. This book, through its elaborate development gives to the reader an understanding of the characters, and perhaps a little insight into themselves.