Okay, maybe people don't read them EVERY day...but they are
books that most people have definitely seen before. And so below, in no
particular order:
1. The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
Many people argue that Anne Frank's honest
descriptions of going through puberty and basically growing up is too pornographic a read for 7th graders.
2. Animal Farm by George Orwell
Animal Farm is said to contain
"dangerous ideas" - after all, it IS about animals basically
overthrowing humans and having rule over one another...and killing each other. It
symbolizes a lot of corrupt nature that humans may very well have.
3. Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Just like Animal Farm, this book has a lot to do with human nature and even
deals with the supernatural, kind of. Many people argue about what the Lord of
the Flies symbolizes.
4. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
This is pretty much self explanatory.
Vampires don't sparkle!
But really. This is the kind of book that DIVIDES people (according to Goodreads). It's the kind of book that people absolutely love or absolutely despise. There is no in between.
But really. This is the kind of book that DIVIDES people (according to Goodreads). It's the kind of book that people absolutely love or absolutely despise. There is no in between.
5. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This is a widely known classic that has been on the school curriculum for decades. However, it has also been on the banned list for a while because of its racial content, profanity, and references to rape.
This is a widely known classic that has been on the school curriculum for decades. However, it has also been on the banned list for a while because of its racial content, profanity, and references to rape.
6. Harry Potter by J.K Rowling
There have been many arguments over the contents of this book. It is an especially heated religious debate, and there have even been a few public burnings of the book. Many people claim that is promotes witchcraft and satanic practices.
There have been many arguments over the contents of this book. It is an especially heated religious debate, and there have even been a few public burnings of the book. Many people claim that is promotes witchcraft and satanic practices.
7. Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien
A lot of people, especially religious people, consider this book "corrosive to young minds" and even consider the ring in the novel satanic. Members of the Church of New Mexico even burned the books in 2001.
A lot of people, especially religious people, consider this book "corrosive to young minds" and even consider the ring in the novel satanic. Members of the Church of New Mexico even burned the books in 2001.
For more controversial books, visit:
http://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/controversial
http://listverse.com/2010/04/24/10-notoriously-controversial-books/
http://www.shortlist.com/shortlists/10-banned-books
http://listverse.com/2010/04/24/10-notoriously-controversial-books/
http://www.shortlist.com/shortlists/10-banned-books
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