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16 December 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 choose the title Molesworth for his unique novel. He has written many books but this one is unique because of the style adapted. His choice is a lazy, irredeemable and sadistic character. In a school setting, the boy has the head boy and school administration to deal with. With such traits, how would you expect him to survive? You will turn the pages at a breathtaking speed that it will intrigue you.

Bill Watterson picked the title Calvin and Hobbes for his unique heroism novel. The story is that of a dreamer boy with a tiger doll as a pet. The pet comes to life when left alone in the room. The family loves Calvin and will cheer him in his escapades. The narrative is very interesting and funny to read. It will be a memorable title when you are done.

The Talented Mr. Ripley is the imagination of Patricia Highsmith. The writer has picked an amoral psychopath to become the hero in this novel. This is the creepiest read you are about to encounter in your life. In fact, you will never forget and might have a different idea of what a novel should be. Once you lay your hands on it, there will be no letting go.

Margret Mitchell wrote Gone with the Wind based on a unique character called Scarlet. Scarlet has an imaginative idea of the world which she wishes to actualize. She is ready to overcome any odds including marrying to spite and snatching the fiance to her sister. Her two faced character is nowhere near the ideal definition of a mother. It is a narrative you will want to read again and again.

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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