Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus are two real-life New York nannies, one majoring in humanities and the other majoring in education. Later Nicola continued to study and Emma became a business consultant. "The two authors of this book use their accumulated years of experience as nannies in more than 30 "elite" families in Manhattan, and use poignant and ironic strokes to pierce the vulnerable life under the gorgeous disguise of the wealthy. "However, how many people are crying and rushing to "a vulnerable life under a gorgeous disguise".
Appendix: Bestseller Top 10
p.s. Several veteran writers have been holding it for many years, once again proving how difficult it is to be a genre writer At the same time, it is so desirable.
No.1 "The Da Vinci Code" on the
list shows that "The Da Vinci Code" (The Da Vinci Code) has been on the list for 163 consecutive weeks from its publication in 2003 to June 2006. , 66 times at the top of the list, has achieved impressive results. Since its publication in Doubleday Publishing Company, it has topped all major national rankings such as "New York Times", "Wall Street Journal", "Publisher Weekly", "San Francisco" Yearbook" and other newspaper bestseller lists. According to statistics, the total score of this book is 2114 points, ranking first in the top ten bestsellers, and it is the book with the highest reading rate in the world. The
type of suspense novel.
The basic content author Dan Brown broke through The basic mode of traditional suspense novels, the text is fluent, and the language is full of wisdom. The author uses his own knowledge as a prerequisite, and the knowledge of cryptography, mathematics, religion, culture, art and many other aspects is vividly displayed in the book. The investigative analysis of , arranges the ups and downs of the plot. In the book, the author reveals the shocking ancient truth.
Comments on "A creative and passionate newcomer, an adventure story that makes the pulse quicken and the mind turns fast." - "People"
No. 2
The Five People You Meet in Heaven is featured in The Five People You Meet in Heaven, by Mitch Albom, published by Hyperion Publishing Company. Published, it was the number one best seller in The New York Times. In the past eight years, the book has been on the list for 95 consecutive weeks, topping the list nine times, with a total score of 1066 points.
Genre fantasy novel.
The basic content This is a story about human nature and love, allowing people to regain the warmth and true love in the world and lead a real "road to heaven".
Comments "The ending is the beginning, and we didn't realize it at that time!" ——The New York Times
film and television adaptation and foreign authorized movies based on this book also discuss the life and death of life, but death has evolved from the ending to the beginning . Eddie's own near-death experience and the process of letting go in heaven provide the best foundation for the success of this book and this film. It is directed by Lloyd Kramer and stars Jon Voight, Alan Postin and Jeff Daniels.
No. 3. "
The Lovely Bones" The Lovely Bones by Alice Seabold is published by Little Brown. It was once named "Best American Novel of 2002", and it was on the New York Times bestseller list immediately after its publication in 2002, where it topped the list for nearly 30 weeks and sold more than 1.5 million copies in 4 months. Two years later, it won the "British Book of the Year Award" and ranked second in the "Twenty Best Books of 2003" by the French "Reading" magazine. Alice Seabold is like an accidental gain in the American literary world, and the American media praised her as "the most potential writer". "Lovely Bones" has been on the list for 65 weeks, with a total score of 775 points. The New York Times described Alice Seabold's work as "full of humor, wit, hope, and a mysterious charm".
Genre Mystery Fiction.
Basic content The book's narrative style is innovative. "On December 6, 1973, I was only 14 years old when I was murdered", this is the first sentence of the book, but in the dark and gloomy atmosphere, a tragedy beyond the world, in the author's description process, but in the suspense Filled with warmth, giving people the dawn of hope. This is the release of spiritual space, as well as spiritual growth and recovery. At the end of the story, the protagonist Susie said goodbye to the person she loves and the world who loves her in a warm tone. The author also pointed out that "a family is like a human skeleton, even if a piece is damaged or missing, the skeleton will eventually grow up." hope. From this point of view, it is also the reason why the book has been selling well in the West.
Evaluation of the whole book is in the shuttle between family and friendship, comprehensive and vivid performance, sublimation of love and hope. "The Lovely Bones" is considered by the American media as the second novel that can move people's hearts across races, countries, genders and ages after "The Bridge's Last Dreams".
Film and television adaptations and foreign authorized films adapted from this book will also be directed by Peter Jackson, director of The Lord of the Rings, and will be released in 2007. Due to the popularity of "Lovely Bones" abroad, Writers Publishing House has introduced the Chinese copyright of the book, which is also favored in the Chinese market.
No. 4
The Nanny Diaries featured on the list are Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Krause, published by St. Martin's. They are students at New York University, and based on their actual experience as a nanny, they co-wrote the book, which is considered to be "the most fashionable satirical novel in the United States." The first edition of 25,000 copies sold out, breaking through the siege and entering the New York Times bestseller list and the Amazon North American bestseller list, becoming the double champion, and the ranking has remained high since its publication. According to statistics, it has been on the list for 32 consecutive weeks in 8 years, with a total score of 356 points.
Genre satire.
Basic content The writing of the whole book is humorous and witty, with fashionable colors and spicy flavor. With a playful brushstroke, it deeply reveals the little-known inside story of the upper class, and ironically reflects the filthy social atmosphere and the rampant consumerism atmosphere. It broke the gorgeous disguise of the so-called decent person and brought it to reality. At the same time, the two authors ruthlessly ridiculed the boring life of the upper class in the United States in order to satisfy the general class's "peeping desire" for the inside story of wealthy families in the United States, exposing the various ugliness of decent people.
Critics said it "pulled through the fog of Manhattan's upper class". Some critics believe that "the sharp point of this novel is that it not only makes you feel face to face with those so-called 'upper families', but also makes you realize how vulnerable that kind of life is".
Sullivan, editor of film and television adaptations and foreign licensing St. Martin's Publishing, said the sales of the book were "pretty staggering" for any book. St. Martin paid two authors $25,000 upfront to buy out the rights. According to the October 2002 edition of "Wen Wei Po", the CD book of "Nanny Diary" has also been published in the United States, with the voice of super actress Julia Roberts. The film adaptation of the same name will also star her in the female lead. Miramax Films has bought the film rights and will start shooting in 2007. The Chinese copyright of the book was also purchased by Nanhai Publishing Company.
No. 5 "Brothers" on the
list "The Brethren" is a science fiction novel written and published by author John Grisham in 2000. It has been a sensation in the United States, and it has been on the list continuously, occupying the major rankings. According to statistics, it has been on the list for 30 consecutive weeks and has topped the list six times, with a total score of 340 points.
Genre Science Fiction.
Basic Content This book is another masterpiece by John Grisham following "The Will". The book is an interweaving of two different stories with twists and turns that blend into each other. The author firmly grasps these two threads, allowing readers to guess, through the vast majority of open chapters, when and how the two worlds are glued together. At the same time, it is also the author's meticulous portrait description method that leaves a deep impression on people. This book satirizes both the political and criminal justice disguises, poignant and exciting, casting those legends with dark shadows.
Comments "Attractive, beautiful, fast...will build your soul from the first page and lead you down."
- "New York Post"
No. 6 "Will"
list performance "The Will" (The Testament) is a novel written in 1999 by John Grisham. It has been on the list for nearly seven consecutive months. It topped the list for the first time on February 15, 1999, and successfully defended its title for seven consecutive weeks, with a total score of 333 points. It has been in the top 10 for 30 out of 31 weeks on the list, and it has been double affirmed by readers and book critics.
Genre Lawyer Fiction.
BASIC CONTENT This story is intertwined with legal suspense and has a decidedly adventurous style, and their lives will be forever changed by the surprising secrets of the will.
Comments "This is a novel worthy of repeated aftertaste, and it is his best novel of the year."
- "USA Today"
No. 7 "Escape from Christmas"
list performance "Escape from Christmas" (Skipping Christmas) is a transformation of John Grisham's creation. It has been on the list for 31 consecutive weeks, topping the list nine times with a total score of 311. This novel breaks through the consistent style of the author's lawyer-style novels, and uses a humorous approach to interpret the story of a middle-aged American couple's Christmas adventure. However, the reviews of the novel were mixed from all walks of life.
Genre humorous novel.
Basic content
The story recurs in the middle-aged American couple Luther and Nora Crank. On the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, they waved goodbye to their daughter Blair, who was going to join the peacekeeping force in Peru, when they suddenly realized that "their young protected daughter will be away from home for Christmas for the first time."
Almost all the famous versions of Christmas before (at least in literature) relied on only a few fantasies. But Grisham sticks to the mundane, and his stories lack magic anyway. In this novel, he lightheartedly satirizes the hustle and bustle of past Christmases, successfully correcting people's distaste for past versions of Christmas.
Comments: "Escape from Christmas is Grisham's softer novel, free of violent action and creepy legal texts, but with a light touch of Christmas madness."
- Jerry Bly Dayton (Amazon UK site)
No. 8 The "Corrections"
list shows "The Corrections", a novel written in 2001 by the emerging American novelist Franzen Jonathan. In 2001, "New York Times Book Review Weekly" selected the five best literary books of the year, among which this book is included. On September 5, 2003, the University of Edinburgh announced the list of Britain's oldest literary prize, the Blake Prize. He won the Fiction Prize with a prize of £3,000. The book has been on the list for 29 consecutive weeks and has topped the list twice, with a total score of 301 points.
The basic content of the genre satire novel
The title of this book is relatively abstract, which has also caused a lot of controversy and research. The book mainly describes the decline of Lambert, a family of five, in the American Midwest at the end of the 20th century. The background of this story is relatively broad, and the location of the protagonist's activities extends from the Midwest region of the United States and Wall Street in New York to Lithuania and Poland in Eastern Europe. As the story progresses, the characters return to the American Midwest. The book portrays various people with vivid personalities, and the characters' personalities are vivid on the paper, such as a husband with Alzheimer's disease, a stubborn wife, others such as bankers' children, chefs, etc. Very plump. The book is closely related to the international politics, the latest technology, the consumer economy and the free city at the end of the 20th century, all of which are important objective conditions that influence the activities and behaviors of the characters in the book.
The book is mainly a satirical novel about intellectual families. After its publication in 2001, it has been well received by critics. Frentzen's novel is considered by many critics to be a "global work".
No. 9 "Angels and Demons"
The performance of "Angels and Demons" on the list is another masterpiece created by Dan Brown, a companion piece to "The Da Vinci Code". It was listed 41 times in 2004, and the time span is very large, which shows that it is still very influential in the hearts of readers. Although it has been on the list for a long time, it has no experience at the top of the list. It has rushed into the top 10 29 times, but its best result is fifth on the list, with a total score of 293 points. It shows that this book is obviously less explosive than "The Da Vinci Code".
Type suspense class.
Basic Content A masterpiece that you can't put down once you pick it up. The fierce confrontation between religion and science, the head-on collision of human nature and divinity; an ancient and mysterious underground organization - the Illuminati, a highly destructive high-tech weapon - antimatter, an imminent and incredible mission...
Comments: "A terrifying cat-and-mouse contest, a life-or-death, gripping thriller, a bizarre event, a twisted novel that combines religion, science, murder, reasoning, and architecture. "Angels and Demons" has won a lot of praise!" - The film and television adaptation of "Kox Review of Books"
and the foreign authorized book have not been filmed for the time being, and the copyright is under negotiation. People's Literature Publishing House has introduced the Chinese copyright of the book, which was published in February 2005, and the market has responded well.
No. 10. "
The Rule of Four" was written by Ian Caldwell and published by Dahl Publishing Company. 23 times on the list, mainly in the period from late May to mid-October 2004, 20 times into the top 10 and 18 times into the top five, with a total score of 256 points. In 2004, when there are so many good books ("The Da Vinci Code", "Angels and Demons", etc.), it is not easy to achieve such impressive results.
Genre Suspense Horror.
Basic Content Novels range from the streets of ancient Rome in the 15th century to the country of the ivy, from the horrific murders of 500 years ago to the deciphering of ancient secrets by young people today. Full of faith, adventure, and metaphysics, The Four Laws is a bizarre mathematical maze. What it brings us is a treat, a chain of historical events that creates an unbearable apex of anxiety!
Comments "Full of murder, adventure, danger and reconnaissance, the hero finally not only solves the puzzle, but has survival! Readers are likely to be tempted to buy their own "Love Dream" and be confused!"—— Publishers Weekly
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