Comic McKenna Moore (@hahamckenna), has a idea. “A query I’ve been asking folks lots currently is what their favourite e-book they learn in highschool was,” she begins in a video posted to TikTok. “I believe it tells you numerous about an individual, how they had been as a child, how they’re reflecting now again on once they had been a child, and likewise how they need you to see them.”
The Nice Gatsby? “Gross. As a result of in case your favourite e-book is The Nice Gatsby you’ve by no means learn one other e-book.”
To Kill A Mockingbird? “I believe you’re considerate and I believe you began questioning hierarchies and techniques earlier on in life than different folks. I really feel I can belief you.”
Lord of the Flies? “If that is your favourite e-book from that point, you’re a freak who likes violence.” (Respectfully McKenna, you’re lifeless flawed about this one. Lord of the Flies, as a lot if no more than To Kill A Mockingbird, is all about questioning/taking down hierarchies. Come on, lady.)
The Scarlet Letter? “You had been a sexually liberated teen.”
1984? “It’s a very good e-book, however I don’t actually desire a conspiratorial bent to begin with youngsters as a result of I believe it might snowball too shortly.”
The Giver? “I believe individuals who that is their favourite are a little bit bit dramatic… [they’re] in all probability, like, Cancers, or they’re too into Disney.”
As book-lovers and individuals who can chortle about our highschool (and current day) selves, we’re very into this concept, so we added a couple of of our personal…
Grapes of Wrath
Politically, you’re both a die-hard socialist or you have got a Trump flag in your automotive. There is no such thing as a in-between. You’re actually serious about natural farming. You’re deeply nostalgic and are very explicit about denims.
Frankenstein
You will have been planning your Halloween decor since January… that’s when you even take it down in any respect. You may’t perceive why extra folks aren’t watching Interview with the Vampire on Netflix. You will have completely written fan-fiction in some unspecified time in the future in your life. You both have a pet or a baby named Luna.
Evening
There is no such thing as a probability you don’t at the moment work at a nonprofit now.
Catcher within the Rye
Right here’s a tough one. In the event you learn this e-book and might acknowledge now that Holden Caulfield’s obtained some actual points, then you definitely’re considerate, delicate, and understand on a mobile stage that the world wants extra unbiased thinkers. In the event you nonetheless suppose Holden Caulfield is a genius hero, you in all probability haven’t learn an excessive amount of since highschool.
Crime and Punishment
You’re very sensible… and it’s crucial to you to be seen as very sensible. Your school essay was in all probability about one other Russian basic. You take heed to NPR. Main purchases in your family contain examine/distinction spreadsheets.
Romeo and Juliet
You might be studying this text whilst you’re watching the brand new season of Emily in Paris. You dated your highschool boyfriend/girlfriend approach longer than you need to have and might look again on the ups and downs of that relationship in your terribly detailed diary. There’s a very good probability your favourite colour is purple.
Jane Eyre
You will have a t-shirt that claims “This Is What A Feminist Appears Like.” Each day you spend at the very least quarter-hour daydreaming about transferring to a distant cabin within the woods to put on giant cozy sweaters and write a novel. Your baby is both named one thing like “Juniper”/“Jasper” or “Beatrice”/“Henry.” Your favourite Taylor Swift album is Evermore.
The Crucible
You had a crush in your English trainer and didn’t do an excessive amount of to cover that reality. In the event you reside inside a 200 mile radius of Boston you have got visited Salem at the very least as soon as. Your baby is called Abigail.
The Canterbury Tales
You might be preparing for a Renaissance Faire as we communicate. You take heed to numerous historical past podcasts. You probably did theater in highschool and school and nonetheless miss it. You strongly thought of naming your youngsters “Samwise” and “Pippin.”
Edith Hamilton’s Mythology
Your Canterbury Tales buddy invited you to go to the Renaissance Faire with them and regardless that you normally desire to remain dwelling you’re trying ahead to it.
