What book should I choose for my English assignment?

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I have to read Metamorphosis for our Magical Realism Unit in my honors English 10 class. My book options are; Life of Pi by Yann Martel, White Teeth by Zadie Smith, The Tin Drum by Guntar Grass, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, Orlando by Virgin Wolf, and Midnight's Children by Salmon Rushdie. I like books that include fantasy, romance, action, and drama. I will admit that my favorite book series is The Mortal Instruments, but in my defense I have not had a chance to read any classics. If not too much to ask as well I would love a happy ending.I want a book that colleges recommend you read, as well as, a book that will go hand in hand with Metamorphosis and Magical Realism. Please help me decide which book I should choose. I don't want a huge book either and I am not a fan of books like The Lord of the Flies and romance novels such as The Fault in Our Stars. Please help me decide on my book, I want to enjoy reading it as well as have a good understanding of the book. Thank you.

Enguerarrard · Answer

Wuthering Heights is a gothic novel that shocked readers at the time, but if you've been raised on zombie movies, it will seem barely interesting. "Dracula" by Bram Stoker is still a good read. As a teen it scared the crap out of me. It counts as a classic and isn't very long.
In the Bible the Song of Solomon is erotic. The novel by Toni Morrison is probably also erotic
If you haven't read any Dan Brown, try "Digital Fortress" or "The DaVinci Code." Another superb modern author is Dean Koontz. "The Face" is a good read.

Huh? · Answer

Of those I have read, 'White Teeth' was I though the most enjoyable and entertaining.  'Wuthering Heights' is excellent but given your tastes you might not like it much.  'Midnight's Children' is clever but I found it a slog and didn't finish it.  I haven't read any of the others you list.

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What book should I choose for my English assignment?

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