Sunday, December 17, 2017

New List Of Anti Hero Books

By Peter Bailey


Ordinary novels feature characters who are moralist and almost predictable. This is not the case with anti hero books. Their characters are in fact unbelievable. They will pass as strange and therefore require expert stylistics and mastery of character development to use them. In television series and movies, such characters exist. Here is a list of book titles that have perfectly utilized these characters.

Jonathan Stroud captured this character in The Amulet of Samarkand. It is set in Britain at a time when the society is controlled by evil forces. They have to use jennies to achieve their mission. This means capturing the jennies for manipulation. This makes the jennies angry. The star is Nathaniel who displays enviable sarcasm and wit. The narrative by Jonathan is captivating.

Richmal Crompton is credited with penning the title Just William. Though the book adapts one is his common styles, it is intriguing and has mastered the art of presenting heroism in a different way. The character yearns for freedom and love, causing him to plot how to get them. He is lazy, uncivilized and disobedient to a fault, a trait that causes you to fall in love with him.

Geoffrey Willians wrote the book Molesworth after penning many other titles that were equally interesting. If you have goon through his work, you will find something striking about this title. He focuses on a sadistic, lazy and apparently irredeemable child. He has battles to fight with the head boy by his creepiness will ensure that you turn the pages at a terrific speed.

Calvin and Hobbes enters the list justifiably. Bill Watterson takes anti heroism to another level by featuring a dreamer boy. Calvin has a pet tiger that surprisingly comes to life whenever it is left alone in a room. Calvin has a family that loves him and will encourage him to pursue his path in life. The narrative is memorable as the intrigues of Calvin and his pet Hobbes unfold.

The Talented Mr. Ripley was written by Patricia Highsmith. What is curious is the choice of an amoral and psychopathic character as the star. It is the pure definition of creepiness when you begin to turn the pages. It leaves an unforgettable impression on your mind and changes your idea of a good novel. Choose a comfortable place to read because you might not let it go.

Margret Mitchell has gifted the world Gone With the Wind. Scarlett want to singlehandedly actualize her dream of the world. She will marry another man to spite or even steal the fiance to her sisters. She passes as a very brave and determined star in the novel. However, she is two-faced and rotten to be an ideal mother. It is a book your will read several times and still want to repeat.

Among the oldest writers in this category is John Milton. In Paradise Lost, he depicts Satan as this arrogant and tormented character. Like all other heroes in his category, he risks all and pays the ultimate price for it. These are interesting yet irresistible characters to live with.




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