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Are the people at Time magazine really stupid enough to believe that before and after there was no time? Are we now, post, living in a timeless state? This must be one of the top all-time stupid lists, from now until forever, in either direction. Aug 22, AM. One is to instruct. The other of course is to enrage. We're bracing ourselves for the e-mails that start out: "You moron! You pathetic bourgeoise insect! How could you have left off You say Mrs.

We say Naked Lunch. You say Breakfast at Tiffanys. Let's call the whole thing off? Just the opposite—bring it on. Sometimes judgment is best formed under fire. But please, no e-mails about Ulysses. Rules are rules. On behalf of avid readers everywhere I would offer that Goodreads performs a great service in its mission to point multitudes to the hundreds of immortal, literary masterpieces appearing on these thoughtful lists.

Well done, Goodreads. Aug 24, PM. Aug 25, AM. Odd choice, true; might possibly just be due to the fact that many comparable lists actually claim with about the same amount of justification, i.

Why don't you drop them a line and ask? Sep 02, PM. Ugh, this list is so heavy with male authors, and misses some really great works of fiction by female authors! Sep 03, AM. Well, if it's any consolation, the top author is female. Sep 24, PM. Stephen wrote: "But why do they say "all-time"?

People are really taking this list too seriously, it's just two people's opinions and their favorite books from to ; nothing more.

As for the 'top book,' Time never ranked them, they just listed books. On their website, the books appear alphabetically. Zyllihapping new. Sep 29, AM. Agreed on Finnegan's Wake though.

Now that was some wicked novel. Jan 17, PM. Urgh, I need to get on those classics finally! Jan 18, AM.

Courtney wrote: "Ugh, this list is so heavy with male authors, and misses some really great works of fiction by female authors! You go, girl. Cordially, David. Jan 21, PM. What use is this list if we can't add to our votes? I don't understand the point of not being able to vote repeatedly I hate these "frozen" lists. Jan 22, AM. Amen, sisters. I have read exactly 11, like it says! How funny! Apr 08, PM. I'm exactly average! Apr 09, PM. Read 15, really enjoyed 2, never even heard of several.

All-time or even a-little-slice-of-time best classics? Not in my world. Jun 13, AM. So many books still to read, where will I find the time? Sep 22, PM. Like everyone else said, Ulysses definitely belongs here. While it's not my favorite novel, I'm about halfway through it right now, and so far I can hardly think of a stronger candidate for best of the century in terms of sheer scope, audacity, formal innovation, emotional content, depth of character, humor Sep 25, AM.

It was probably disqualified by publication date. Yes -- see message Oh, since , okay. That makes a little more sense. I wonder if they made that cutoff date strictly so the default pick for "best novel of the 20th century" wouldn't make it, which would be an interesting perspective Sep 25, PM. Chris wrote: "Oh, since , okay. I wonder if they made that cutoff date strictly so the default pick for "best novel of the 20th century" wouldn't make it, which would be an in That's why they do it from Yes, that's right; Time was first published in Sep 26, AM.

Ben wrote: "I think is the year that Time Magazine came out. Sep 30, PM. Avinash wrote: "read 8 of the top 12 if its based on ranking Feb 20, AM. I havent even heard of a huge amount of these books Cant say I even come close to agreeing that these are the best of all time.

Jun 10, PM. I've read 6,7 and 8. The lion the witch and the wardrobe, lord of the flies and animal farm. Add a reference: Book Author. Search for a book to add a reference.

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