10 most readable books in Russia

Reading books is a special process that not only improves your mood, but also relaxes, pushes you to think, gives you the opportunity to learn something new. Each book is unique in its own way - it can be written in different genres, talk about unusual characters and situations and cause a variety of emotions. The process of reading helps with learning, develops its personality, stimulates the imagination. Now "fashion" is returning to Russia for reading, and this is good news. People at any age enjoy with pleasure interesting stories from both legendary classics and modern writers. When choosing a book for yourself or as a gift, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

1. Reviews. A large number of positive feedback will tell a lot about the content. Readers leave detailed reviews from which you can understand whether to make a purchase. Study the reviews of people who have already read a particular book.
2. Cover Type. An important factor for many readers is the binding. It can be hard or soft. The first is more durable, but it significantly increases the weight of the book. Soft is much cheaper.
3. Genre. First of all, build on personal preferences. If you like sentimental stories, then buy popular novels, if you are interested in horror or fantasy, then give preference, for example, to Stephen King. Modern books are written in a simpler language, you get used to the classics through a certain number of pages. Sometimes the genre is selected according to the mood.

We learned which books are the most readable in Russia. The following factors were taken into account when compiling the rating:

• opinion of readers and experts;
• popularity;
• print and paper quality;
• cost

Most read books of Russia

10 The mysterious story of Billy Milligan

One of the most popular people in America of the last century was Billy Milligan - a man with a rare diagnosis of "Multiple personality disorder." According to the conclusion of experts, more than 20 persons got along in it. Here Billy’s life is described in detail, starting from childhood. The author examines the causes of the disease, tells how it manifests itself. The main feature - the book is written on the basis of an interview with Milligan himself.

Each person has his own appearance in the mind of the protagonist, he is different in character and behavior, and is also responsible for a specific area. Yugoslav Reygen is responsible for the fights and physical activity, 8-year-old David plays the role of "keeper of pain", etc. Each of them manifests itself depending on the situation. Advantages: the real story, read with great interest, a detailed description of each person, the facts from the life of Billy. Deficiencies not found.

9 Chicken broth for the soul. 101 best story

The amazing book of modern authors consists of 101 little catchy stories. Each of them is able to heal spiritual wounds, push on interesting thoughts and believe in their dreams.Inspiring stories of various people prove that absolutely everything is possible. The most beautiful girl in the city falls in love with a hunchback, a single mother fulfills all her wishes thanks to a special book, a little girl helps her mom to fulfill her dream by selling a lot of boxes of cookies.

The book is one of the best-selling not only in Russia, but throughout the world. Circulation is more than 500 million copies! Every story touches you deeply, every page makes you cry and laugh. The main advantages: a whole collection of amazing stories, the book shows that the impossible - perhaps makes you believe in yourself, motivates, uplifting. Deficiencies not found.

8 It

Books by Stephen King - masterfully written stories from which it is impossible to break away. "It" tells about the 7th friends from the town of Derry, faced with the most sinister horror. But after some time, they again have to gather in this place. A series of mysterious circumstances, unsolved murders and the regular disappearance of people makes the heroes face their fear.

The author touches on important topics: the impact of childhood injuries on adults, the power of memory, etc. The publication presents a novel without cuts with a translation as close as possible to the original. Each character has a set of unique qualities, character traits. The narrative occurs simultaneously in two temporal parallels. Advantages: interesting characters, a unique syllable of the author, included in the ranking of the best novels of the millennium, the best-selling book of S. King in Russia. Disadvantages: large volume.

7 Alchemist

The unique philosophical work of one of the most famous authors of the 21st century, Paulo Coelho, touches the soul of any reader. "The Alchemist" is an amazing story of an ordinary shepherd who went in search of treasure. The long journey was not always easy, but the hero did not give up and went ahead. When reading, you do not need to wait for the completion of the story, but it’s worth to enjoy every page. At the end, Santiago finds treasures, but not those he sought at the beginning.

The author shows that material values ​​are not the most important thing in our life. Something more expensive and worthwhile requires work on oneself, effort, and sometimes even sacrifice. He urges not to be afraid to embody the most cherished dreams. Advantages: wise advice, reassessment of values, excellent reviews, easy reading, interesting ending. Deficiencies not found.

6 Origin

The new investigation of the famous professor Robert Langdon begins in the book "The Origin" by Dan Brown. The author of the popular book “The Da Vinci Code”, released in multi-million copies in 56 countries of the world, is another masterpiece. The action begins in Bilbao, where at a secular reception billionaire Edmond Kirsch must make a sensational statement regarding the main questions of humanity: “Where are we from?”, “What awaits us?”. But an unforeseen situation makes guests, including professors, flee.

To get answers, the hero has to decipher the code and learn an amazing secret. Everything is complicated by the fact that Langdon is trying to stop. Advantages: new adventures of your favorite hero, an interesting convoluted story, a lot of positive reviews, an intriguing story. Deficiencies not found.

5 1984

The most widely read book among young people was George Orwell’s famous 1984 “dystopia”. It represents a completely different world - a world in which there is no place for feelings, freedom and mind. Instead, the priority is fanaticism towards the Party, the main slogans of which are: “War is peace”, “Freedom is slavery”. True feelings are replaced by imposed desires, thoughts and goals.In the world according to Orwell, marriages are necessary for posterity, children are future party members, and instead of ordinary people there are “dead souls” ready to commit any crime for the sake of the Party.

The popularity of the book is due to the similarity with all the totalitarian regimes of the 20th century. Although it was written long before they appeared. The protagonist falls in love with the party Julia, with whom they are trying to fight the system. But it turns out to be too hard. Advantages: the most popular book among young people, a reassessment of values ​​after reading, the bestseller of recent years, an interesting conclusion to the story. Disadvantages: difficult genre, controversial reviews.

4 Shantaram

Since the publication of “Shantaram” in Russian in 2010, this book is firmly held among the top sellers and is one of the most widely read in Russia. It is written on behalf of a person who has spent many years in prison. He talks about real situations that happened to him. After escaping from prison, he finds himself in Bombay - the very center of real India. The protagonist does not live an ordinary life, he is hiding from the law, becomes a counterfeiter and sells contraband. The text is constantly slipping facts about the realities of life in slums.

Despite all the "dirt", in the literal and figurative sense present in the book, it is a real novel. The author finds any whole life to lose it. Famous critics call the work "One Thousand and One Night" of our time. Advantages: immersion in the real life of India, interesting heroes, romantic story, bestseller for 7 years. Disadvantages: too much volume.

3 Not saying goodbye. The Adventures of Erast Fandorin in the twentieth century. Part two

In early 2018, for many readers, the favorite story, which lasted 20 years, ended. The Adventures of Erast Fandorin is a series of 16 books telling about a detective story and situations in which he falls. This work was bought up in huge circulation, it is one of the best-selling domestic publications. Events take place in 1914, 4 years after the story of the "Black City". In the text there are many references to other works of the series, which can not fail to please the fans of Boris Akunin.

The novel is imbued with the nostalgia of the past and plunges into the wonderful world of Erast Fandorin. Here everything ends, and it does not end sadly, as in the penultimate book, but logically and correctly. Advantages: an excellent ending of a 20-year history, while reading a reader experiences inexpressible emotions, a unique syllable of the author, the most long-awaited book. Deficiencies not found.

2 The Master and Margarita

It is difficult to find a person who does not know "The Master and Margarita". The famous work of Bulgakov became a real sensation in the literary world of the 20th century. It was translated into many languages ​​and had a strong influence on domestic and foreign literature. The novel is still on top. The author managed to combine the incompatible - love, mystic, evil and justice. This story is so unique, mysterious and attracting that it will not leave indifferent any reader.

The most popular modern publications and critics put the highest marks to Mikhail Bulgakov, master of speech. The book plunges into an amazing mystical world with the famous Cat Behemoth, Woland, and others. Performances are staged on it, films and TV shows are shot. Advantages: unique presentation of the author, worldwide recognition, unusual characters, an interesting interweaving of mysticism and reality, causes a lot of emotion when reading. Deficiencies not found.

1 See you

One of the most widely read books in Russia, Jojo Moyes’s novel “See you”, is an incredible love story that can go through any obstacle. The main character Lou Clark lives a happy, in her opinion, life. She has a favorite job, the groom and the usual rhythm of life. But after a sudden dismissal, she is by chance at an interview in the richest mansion of her city and eventually becomes a carer for Will Trainor, who suffered a great tragedy. A young man, who was recently at the top of his life, finds himself confined to a wheelchair.

The book describes acquaintance, quarrels and attempts of Lou to find an approach to her patient. This is not so easy. Later, readers become observers of the most romantic story of two people who should not have met. The book is one of the best selling throughout the world, in addition, it has already been filmed. Advantages: easy to read, interesting story, a lot of emotions during the reading, excellent reviews. Deficiencies not found.

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See you

The Master and Margarita

Not saying goodbye. The Adventures of Erast Fandorin in the Twentieth Century

Shantaram

Alchemist

1984

Origin

It

Chicken broth for the soul. 101 best story

The mysterious story of Billy Milligan

Harry Potter

Anne Frank Diary

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