I don’t cry a lot. And when I do, I’m usually not crying about one thing so much as a bunch of things.
But yes, some books do make me cry … or at least make my eyes water. And these are my top ten. Not in any particular order because, to be honest, who can choose? Not me. I probably should have done them in order of least to most tears, but eh. Too much work.
Onward and downward!
1: A Question of Honor
This amazing WW2 story by Jesseca Wheaton jerked some serious tears out of me both times I read it. I can’t wait to read the sequel! The author’s given me some sneak peaks, and they were almost enough to make me start crying again. All the emotions … *sobs quietly*
2: Gone with the Wind
This one is kind of obvious, but it really did make me cry! Especially the last chapter. I unashamedly love Scarlett O’Hara (see my defensive review here), and I couldn’t bear to see her heart smashed once and for all, even though she kinda-sorta deserved it. The movie made me cry, too.
3: Jane Eyre
There is one part in this book where the main character is driven into the dirt – as low as she can go – and it makes me cry every time. As does practically every event proceeding it. And several events after it. And the ending … *sobs* Honestly, so many emotions, both happy and sad! This is a masterpiece.
4: The Bird in the Tree
The ending … it just … just … *wails* Oh, wow! This book is so deep and beautiful and sad and happy and just … all the emotions get me every time. Especially when Nadine … okay, spoilers, but … wow!
5: A Memory Between Us
Most of the Sarah Sundin books made me cry as some point or another, but this one took the cake. For making me cry. I really haven’t been able to pick a favorite Sundin book yet …
6: A Girl of the Limberlost
Besides being my favorite book of all time, this is also a book that makes me cry regularly. Because I empathize with the villain. Go figure.
7: The Hunger Games
I’m just so sorry for everyone in this book. They need hugs. Or food. Or freedom. I don’t know which is the biggest priority, honestly …
8: The Scarlet Letter
This book is sooo emotional! The language is super hard to understand, but the elaborateness of it just makes it more emotional somehow.
9: Persuasion
Poor Anne. #enoughsaid
10: At Her Fingertips
What? I was tearing up the whole time I was writing it. It deserves at least an honorable mention.
