Literature Genre Books Summaries at Celsius 233

The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini (2003)

Set in Afghanistan, this novel follows Amir’s journey of friendship, betrayal, and redemption as he confronts his past and seeks to make amends.

William Golding

Adventure Psychological Young Adult

Lord of the Flies – William Golding (1954)

A group of stranded boys descends into savagery on a deserted island, revealing the dark depths of human nature and societal breakdown.

William Shakespeare

Classics Romance

Romeo and Juliet – William Shakespeare (1597)

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a timeless tragedy of two star-crossed lovers whose families’ feud leads to passion, deception, and ultimate heartbreak.

John Steinbeck

Classics Historical Psychological

Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck (1937)

George and Lennie, two displaced workers, dream of a better future in California during the Great Depression, facing hardship, friendship, and tragedy.

Ray Bradbury

Classics Fantasy Science Fiction

Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury (1953)

Guy Montag, a fireman who burns books, begins questioning his society’s oppressive censorship and seeks enlightenment through forbidden knowledge.

Louisa May Alcott

Classics Historical Romance

Little Women – Louisa May Alcott (1868)

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott follows the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate love, ambition, and family life during the Civil War.

Antoine de Saint-Exupry

Classics Fantasy Young Adult

The Little Prince – Antoine de Saint-Exupry (1943)

A whimsical yet profound tale of a young prince’s journey through different worlds, exploring love, loss, and the nature of human connection.

Charlotte Bronte

Classics Romance Supernatural

Jane Eyre – Charlotte Brontë (1847)

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë follows Jane as she grows into independence, navigating love, morality, and her relationship with the brooding Mr. Rochester.

Margaret Atwood

The Handmaid's Tale