the number one book on my list would have to be the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The Kite Runner tells the story of an afghan boy named Amir, growing up in Afghanistan who befriends Hasan, the son of his fathers servant. they are two young boys growing up in 1970's Kabul,Afghanistan. From a wealthy and peaceful lifestyle in Kabul, things would get worse. the story is set on the backdrop of tumultuous events such as goverement take over and other traumatic events that would scar Amir for the rest of his life.
the next book on my top three would be the story of Holden Caulfield in J.D Salinger's, The Catcher in the Rye. when i first read this novel back in junior year of high school, i was utterly shocked. i had never read so much swearing in a book before. after i completed the book, i had thoroughly enjoyed Holden and his weird adventures. Catcher in the rye is a story of an adolescent teenage boy who goes against the grain. with its themes of teenage confusion, angst,alienation, language, and rebellion. Holden became the had become the icon for teenage rebellion. it is a edgy but funny book and i encourage you to read it.
last but certainly not least on my top list of books is The Great Gatsby. i really enjoyed this classic novel because it was set in New York City around the prohibition. my family is from New york so i can relate. the story is about a young bachelor by the name of nick caraway, who graduated Yale and moves to the big apple to learn the bond business. he rents a house in west egg, which is an extravagant part of Long Island, New York. his next door neighbor is a rich man named Jay Gatsby who throws big parties every Saturday night. He is suspected of being involved in illegal bootlegging and other underworld activities.
http://www.amazon.com/Great-Gatsby-F-Scott-Fitzgerald/dp/0684801523
