What are the books that pretty much everyone has positive reviews of, that never seem to disappoint?
Submitted by whoisyourwormguy_ t3_10dr7ce in books
It seems like some books get effusive praise, and nothing else. The opposite of people's reactions to Ready Player One/The Catcher in the Rye/The Alchemist/The Da Vinci Code/JK Rowling/Ayn Rand.
The only ones I can think of right now are The Count of Monte Cristo, 1984, East of Eden, and most Virginia Woolf books.
Have you read any that seemed like that when you were looking it up? What books appear to be immune to criticism sometimes? The creme de la creme. Contemporary books are also encouraged, I think one of the big Andy Weir books might qualify.
Edit: I forgot Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. Overwhelmingly positive reviews for these.
Edit 2: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy seems to be a very popular choice. As does Discworld/Terry Pratchett. Jane Eyre and 1984 maybe should be removed.