[rjh29]

I don't think that top rated list is worth much. Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive is the #1 highest rated series... with 250 votes.

[itishappy]

I think it shows what people actually enjoy reading. I doubt Moby Dick is actually atop most people's favorite book list.

Also, I hadn't realized that Pierce Brown wrote the 6th installment of the Red Rising series. Worth it for me for that reason alone!

[__rito__]

I really enjoyed reading Anna Karenina. Not only for the glimpses of life of 19th century Russia, but also for thoughts and progress of Levin in his spiritual/philosophical quest.

"People" are not a single block of monoculture, and taste varies wildly.

[itishappy]

> "People" are not a single block of monoculture, and taste varies wildly.

Could not agree more! I really enjoyed A Brief History of Time.

My point was that it's a safer bet for most people, but I'm starting to realize that I'm surrounded by fantasy-heads, so my perspective may be biased.

[pigeons]

Just an anecdote, but Moby Dick actually is one of the favorite books of most people I know who read it

[vunderba]

Having been forced to read Moby Dick in high school, it's a great book if you're looking for a How-To guide on repurposing whale parts. That novel has entirely too much blubber and could be cut in half.

[itishappy]

Well shoot. I always assumed it similar to other books read in school: good but not fun. I should read Moby Dick!