The 100 best books of the 90s according to UachateC
In this list we present the 100 best books of the 90s, according to different sources and criteria.
From novels that dealt with topics such as the end of the world, art, terror, philosophy, utopia or drugs, to stories that transported us to magical, fantastic or dystopian worlds.
The 90s were a decade of change, innovation, diversity and creativity. They were also successful in the literary field, where works were published that marked a before and after in the history of literature.
Some of them are indisputable classics, others are hidden gems that deserve to be discovered. All of them are testimonies of a time that left us great masterpieces of literature.
The 100 best books of the 90s according to UachateC
1. Pulp (Charles Bukowski)
Pulp is the last complete novel by American writer and poet Charles Bukowski. It was published in 1994, shortly before his death.
2. Sophie’s World (Jostein Gaarder)
Sophie’s World is the best-known novel by Norwegian writer Jostein Gaarder. The work became a true bestseller, not only in Europe but also throughout the world, and was translated into 63 languages.
3. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (JK Rowling)
On his birthday, Harry Potter discovers that he is the son of two well-known wizards, from whom he has inherited magical powers. He must attend a famous school of magic and wizardry, where he befriends two young men who will become his adventure companions.
4. The Flanders Panel (Arturo Pérez-Reverte)
The Flanders Panel is a novel by the Spanish writer and journalist Arturo Pérez-Reverte, whose first edition was published in 1990. The book is based on a plot that mixes historical and detective novels, with art and chess as major themes.
5. Trainspotting (Irvine Welsh)
Trainspotting is the first novel by Irvine Welsh, published in 1993. In a quite direct and at the same time humorous tone, the novel takes place in the late 80s
