Take the Quiz: What Book Are You?

[LynneSin]

You're Love in the Time of Cholera!
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Like Odysseus in a work of Homer, you demonstrate undying loyalty by sleeping with as many people as you possibly can. But in your heart you never give consent! This creates a strange quandary of what love really means to you. On the one hand, you've loved the same person your whole life, but on the other, your actions barely speak to this fact. Whatever you do, stick to bottled water. The other stuff could get you killed.

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[Magrittes Pipe]

1. Oh my God, I'm a lesbian.

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/dalloway.htm?

You're Mrs. Dalloway!
by Virginia Woolf
Your life seems utterly bland and normal to the casual observer, but inside you are churning with a million tensions and worries. The company you surround yourself with may be shallow, but their effects upon your reality are tremendously deep. To stay above water, you must try to act like nothing's wrong, but you know that the truth is catching up with you. You're not crazy, you're just a little unwell. But no doctor can help you now.

[SCDem]

2. Theory of Justice by John Rawls

In the beginning, you lived in a town. The town had many problems! Rather than moving, you decided to come up with the idea for the best town ever. Going all the way back to the original position, you created the idea for the best town ever! Lo and behold, the best town ever looked almost identical to the town you lived in. You decided to stay in the town. Now you resent people mistaking your refined thought experiments for "the wall of stupidity" in high school debate rounds.

[NuckinFutz]

3. Prufrock

You're Prufrock and Other Observations!
by T.S. Eliot
Though you are very short and often overshadowed, your voice is poetic and lyrical. Dark and brooding, you see the world as a hopeless effort of people trying to impress other people. Though you make reference to almost everything, you've really heard enough about Michelangelo. You measure out your life with coffee spoons.

[Magrittes Pipe]

9. Do you dare to eat a peach?

Well, do you? :shrug:

[11 Bravo]

12. Same here...but I'm 6' tall.

n/t

[Feanorcurufinwe]

46. Likewise, and that description seems uncannily accurate.

[AlCzervik]

4. I'm IRobot

[GOPisEvil]

5. Loosely Based, by Storey Clayton

:shrug:

[mia]

63. loosely based too

While most people haven't heard of you, you're a really good and
interesting person. Rather clever and witty, you crack a lot of jokes about the world
around you. You do have a serious side, however, where your interest covers the homeless
and the inequalities of society. You're good at bringing people together, but they keep
asking you what your name means.

[DS1]

6. Figures.

While you have established a code of conduct for many generations to follow, your demeanor is rather cold and calculating. Brought up to serve humans, you have promised never to harm them, to follow orders, and to protect yourself. Living up to this code has proved challenging and sometimes even drives you mad. If you were a type of paper, you would be pulp.

All of it horseshit.

[XNASA]

7. Catcher in the Rye

There ya go.

[southpaw]

8. Hugo

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You're <i>Les Miserables</i>!<br>
<font size="4">by Victor Hugo</font><br>
<i><font size="3">One of the best known people in your community, you have become
something of a phenomenon. People have sung about you, danced in your honor, created all
manner of art in your name. And yet your story is one of failure and despair, with a few
brief exceptions. A hopeless romantic, you'll never stop hoping that more good will come
from your failings than is ever possible. Beware detectives and prison guards bearing
vendettas.</font><br>
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at the <a href="http://bluepyramid.org">Blue Pyramid</a>.</font></font></p>

[ChickMagic]

10. Siddhartha

by Hermann Hesse
You simply don't know what to believe, but you're willing to try anything once. Western values, Eastern values, hedonism and minimalism, you've spent some time in every camp. But you still don't have any idea what camp you belong in. This makes you an individualist of the highest order, but also really lonely. It's time to chill out under a tree. And realize that at least you believe in ferries.

[quispquake]

11. Very cool!!! Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

You believe quite firmly that free will deserted you long ago and far
away. As a result, it's hard to take responsibility for anything. Even though you show great potential as a leader of a small 3rd world country, the choices are all made ahead of time. You're rather fond of games involving string. Your fear of nuclear weaponry is
trumped only by your fear of ice.

[Kid_A]

13. I'm my mom's favorite book.

"The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver.

Apparently I'm a middle-aged woman. And a Belgian waffle. This site makes no sense at all.

[LostInAnomie]

14. Huckleberry Finn

You're Adventures of Huckleberry Finn!
by Mark Twain
With an affinity for floating down the river, you see things in black and white. The world is strange and new to you and the more you learn about it, the less it makes sense. You probably speak with an accent and others have a hard time understanding you and an even harder time taking you seriously. Nevertheless, your adventurous spirit is admirable. You really like straw hats.

[cmd]

57. Me, too

and I do have a straw hat.

[terrya]

15. I'm "Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton. Curiously enough, this is..

spot on.

You're Cry, the Beloved Country!
by Alan Paton
Life is exceedingly difficult right now, especially when you put more miles between yourself and your hometown. But with all sorts of personal and profound convictions, you are able to keep a level head and still try to help folks, no matter how much they harm you. You walk through a land of natural beauty and daily horror. In the end, far too much is a matter of black and white.

[Fenris]

16. MOTHER NIGHT!

Vonnegut being my favorite author and all, it seems appropriate.



Nobody knows what to believe about you, and you know least of all. You spent most of your time convinced that the ends justify the means, but your means were, well, downright mean! And the end is nigh. Meanwhile all you want is to travel back in time, if not to change, then to just delight in the way it used to be. You are who you pretend to be. Oh yes, you're the great pretender.

[Magrittes Pipe]

17. You damned Nazi propagandist.

[Fenris]

19. But I had killer blue swastika pajamas and a cowboy hat!

[Magrittes Pipe]

21. Well, I guess that does excuse everything.

Well done!

[sus]

18. Compassion Fatigue, Susan Moeller

You're Compassion Fatigue!
by Susan Moeller



You used to care, but now it's just getting too difficult. You cared
about the plight of people in lands near and far, but now the media has bombarded youwith images of suffering to the point that you just don't have the energy to go on.You've become cold and heartless, as though you'd lived in New York City for a year or so. But you stand as a serious example to all others that they should turn off their TV
sets and start caring again

[MisterP]

20. The Mists of Avalon

You're The Mists of Avalon!
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
You're obsessed with Camelot in all its forms, from Arthurian legend to the Kennedy administration. Your favorite movie from childhood was "The Sword in the Stone". But more than tales of wizardry and Cuban missiles, you've focused on women. You know that they truly hold all the power. You always wished you could meet Jackie Kennedy.

[Susang]

22. I'm The Mists of Avalon

You're obsessed with Camelot in all its forms, from Arthurian legend
to the Kennedy administration. Your favorite movie from childhood was "The Sword in the Stone". But more than tales of wizardry and Cuban missiles, you've focused on women. You know that they truly hold all the power. You always wished you could meet Jackie Kennedy.

Almost accurate. ;-)

[fudge stripe cookays]

23. "Guns of August" Barbara Tuchman

Yup, fits me pretty well. I love old WW2 movies, and WW1 stuff, and have read all of Cornelius Ryan's books.

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You're The Guns of August!

by Barbara Tuchman

Though you're interested in war, what you really want to know is what
causes war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what they
really are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealing
with what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else in
the world. A fitting motto for you might be "Guns do kill, but so can
diplomats."

[tcfrogs]

24. Huck Finn for me

whatever that means

[Maeve]

25. Catch-22???

You're Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Incredibly witty and funny, you have a taste for irony in all that you see. It seems that life has put you in perpetually untenable situations, and your sense of humor is all that gets you through them. These experiences have also made you an ardent pacifist, though you present your message with tongue sewn into cheek. You
could coin a phrase that replaces the word "paradox" for millions of
people.

:shrug:

[Mikimouse]

51. Me too! Though I am at a loss to explain it...

n/t

[Parrcrow]

26. Siddhartha

been meaning to read it for about 20 years.

[Supormom]

27. Oh, Dear!

You're The Guns of August!
by Barbara Tuchman

Though you're interested in war, what you really want to know is what causes war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what they really are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealing with what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else in the world. A fitting motto for you might be "Guns do kill, but so can diplomats."

[tXr]

28. I'm 1984...

You're 1984!
by George Orwell
You have this uncanny feeling that you're always being watched. Thus life has become a bit of a show as you try to portray yourself as much more reputable than you actually are. All around you, people seem to accept an unending stream of lies and propaganda without flinching. Your only hope may be a star-crossed love affair, but pain seems stonger than love. If you have any older brothers, be very wary of them.
:scared:

[LionInWinter]

29. Just call me Bunny!

You're Watership Down!
by Richard Adams
Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.

[RebelOne]

30. I'm Ulysses by James Joyce

You're Ulysses!
by James Joyce
Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.

[fishnfla]

55. Wow!

I dont suppose now is the time to mention that joyce was a prolific masturbator?

Once he ran into a fellow countryman in a hotel lobby. The man says "Sir, please allow me to shake the hand of the man who wrote the greatest book of our times"


Joyce says something like 'you wouldnt want to if you knew what I've been doing with it'

no wonder he had poor vision!

[Solly Mack]

31. "The Guns of August"

[SonofMass]

32. Paradise Lost

[SarahB]

33. Another Love in the Time of Cholera

That's the Serendipity (the movie) book too. Funny, last time I got Alice in Wonderland when I took this.

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You're Love in the Time of Cholera
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Like Odysseus in a work of Homer, you demonstrate undying loyalty by
sleeping with as many people as you possibly can. But in your heart you never give
consent! This creates a strange quandary of what love really means to you. On the
one hand, you've loved the same person your whole life, but on the other, your actions
barely speak to this fact. Whatever you do, stick to bottled water. The other stuff
could get you killed.

Not quite me, but I see some parts.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

36. Me three............

Its the only GGM book I've ever read, so I'm somewhat pleased.

[JVS]

34. I'm a people's history of the United States

by Zinn

[flamingyouth]

35. I'm Barbara Kingsolver's Poisonwood Bible

Good book, actually. :D

[curse10]

37. Cat's Cradle!

You're Cat's Cradle!
by Kurt Vonnegut
You believe quite firmly that free will deserted you long ago and far away. As a result, it's hard to take responsibility for anything. Even though you show great potential as a leader of a small 3rd world country, the choices are all made ahead of time. You're rather fond of games involving string. Your fear of nuclear weaponry is trumped only by your fear of ice.

[AVID]

38. prayer for owen meany

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You're <i>A Prayer for Owen Meany</i>!<br>
<font size="4">by John Irving</font><br>
<i><font size="3">Despite humble and perhaps literally small beginnings, you inspire
faith in almost everyone you know. You are an agent of higher powers, and you manifest
this fact in mysterious and loud ways. A sense of destiny pervades your every waking
moment, and you prepare with great detail for destiny fulfilled. When you speak, IT
SOUNDS LIKE THIS!</font><br>
<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"></i>
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at the <a href="http://bluepyramid.org">Blue Pyramid</a>.</font></font></p>

[Paragon]

39. I'm the Kama Sutra.

I keed, I keed. :silly:

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

40. The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

You're The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!
by C.S. Lewis
You were just looking for some decent clothes when everything changed quite dramatically. For the better or for the worse, it is still hard to tell. Now it seems like winter will never end and you feel cursed. Soon there will be an epic struggle between two forces in your life and you are very concerned about a betrayal that could turn the balance. If this makes it sound like you're re-enacting Christian theological events, that may or may not be coincidence. When in doubt, put your trust in zoo animals.

[BigMcLargehuge]

41. Watership down

[guitar man]

42. Huh?

You're The Great Gatsby!
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Having grown up in immense wealth and privilege, the world is truly at your doorstep. Instead of reveling in this life of luxury, however, you spend most of your time mooning over a failed romance. The object of your affection is all but worthless--a frivolous liar--but it matters not to you. You can paint any image of the past you want and make it seem real. If you were a color of fishing boat light, you would be green.


Where the hell was the part where I grew up with great wealth and privelege? When the hell was the world ever at my doorstep? This test is Cheneyed!

[More Than A Feeling]

43. I'm The Giver!

You're The Giver
by Lois Lowry
While you grew up with a sheltered childhood, you're pretty sure
everyone around you is even more sheltered. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, you were
tapped on the shoulder and transported to the real world. This made you horrified by
your prior upbringing and now you're tormented by how to reconcile these two lives.
Ultimately, the struggle comes down to that old free will issue. Choose
wisely.

[LWolf]

44. Siddhartha.

by Hermann Hesse

You simply don't know what to believe, but you're willing to try anything once. Western values, Eastern values, hedonism and minimalism, you've spent some time in every camp. But you still don't have any idea what camp you belong in. This makes you an individualist of the highest order, but also really lonely. It's time to chill out under a tree. And realize that at least you believe in ferries.

[welshTerrier2]

45. Watership Down

You're Watership Down!
by Richard Adams

Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.

[Red State Rebel]

58. Me too! n/m

[Redneck Socialist]

47. Nabokov

You're really into poetry and the interpretation thereof. Along the
road of life, you have had several identity crises which make it very unclear who you
are, let alone how to interpret poetry. You probably came from a foreign country, but
then again you seem foreign to everyone in ways unrelated to immigration. Most people
think you're quite funny, but maybe you're just sick. Talking to you ends up being much
like playing a round of the popular board game Clue.

[scarlet_owl]

48. I'm David Copperfield.

[ikojo]

49. I'm hopping around

You're Watership Down!
by Richard Adams
Though many think of you as a bit young, even childish, you're actually incredibly deep and complex. You show people the need to rethink their assumptions, and confront them on everything from how they think to where they build their houses. You might be one of the greatest people of all time. You'd be recognized as such if you weren't always talking about talking rabbits.

[Amaya]

50. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

After stumbling down the wrong turn in life, you've had your mind opened to a number of strange and curious things. As life grows curiouser and curiouser, you have to ask yourself what's real and what's the picture of illusion. Little is coming to your aid in discerning fantasy from fact, but the line between them is so blurry that it's starting not to matter. Be careful around rabbit holes and those who smile to much, and just avoid hat shops altogether.


Hmmm :)

[Nikia]

62. I am too

That is rather true for me.

[SOteric]

52. Catch-22

You're Catch-22!

by Joseph Heller

Incredibly witty and funny, you have a taste for irony in all that you
see. It seems that life has put you in perpetually untenable situations, and your sense
of humor is all that gets you through them. These experiences have also made you an
ardent pacifist, though you present your message with tongue sewn into cheek. You
could coin a phrase that replaces the word "paradox" for millions of
people.

[Quahog]

53. A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving

"Despite humble and perhaps literally small beginnings, you inspire
faith in almost everyone you know. You are an agent of higher powers, and you manifest this fact in mysterious and loud ways. A sense of destiny pervades your every waking moment, and you prepare with great detail for destiny fulfilled. When you speak, IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS!"

This is actually not so far off. Guess I'll have to read this book.

[LynneSin]

56. Owen Meany is great but they ruined it in the movie

Then again I also believe they ruined Cider House Rules in the movie too

[fishnfla]

54. Waiting for Godot. Way cool, but a play, not a book.

one of my all time favs.

[mrboba1]

59. Siddhartha

not sure what to make of this...
;)

<quote>
You simply don't know what to believe,
</quote>

[bookfreak]

60. To Kill a Mockingbird

You're To Kill a Mockingbird!
by Harper Lee
Perceived as a revolutionary and groundbreaking person, you have changed the minds of many people. While questioning the authority around you, you've also taken a significant amount of flack. But you've had the admirable guts to persevere. There's a weird guy in the neighborhood using dubious means to protect you, but you're pretty sure it's worth it in the end. In the end, it remains unclear to you whether finches and mockingbirds get along in real life.

[TEXASYANKEE]

66. Same here.

Seems to fit me.

[St. Jarvitude]

61. Jurrasic Park. Er...?

You're Jurassic Park!

by Michael Crichton

You combine all the elements of a mad scientist, a brash philosopher,
a humble researcher, and a money-hungry attracter of tourists. With all these features,
you could build something monumental or get chased around by your own demons. Probably
both, in fact. A movie based on your life would make millions, and spawn at least two
sequels thatwouldn't be very good. Be very careful around islands.


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Funny - none of this describes me at all. I think a book on my life would do worse sales than Rush Limbaugh's controversial look into his sexuality - Sex -er, I mean, uh .... hee hee hee I said sex

[NMDemDist2]

64. To Kill a Mockingbird

Perceived as a revolutionary and groundbreaking person, you have
changed the minds of many people. While questioning the authority around you, you've
also taken a significant amount of flack. But you've had the admirable guts to
persevere. There's a weird guy in the neighborhood using dubious means to protect you,
but you're pretty sure it's worth it in the end. In the end, it remains unclear to you
whether finches and mockingbirds get along in real life

[8-Ball]

65. You're The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!

:shrug:

[ceile]

67. The Great Gatsby

[bigwillq]

68. The Poisonwood Bible!

You're The Poisonwood Bible!
by Barbara Kingsolver
Deeply rooted in a religious background, you have since become both isolated and schizophrenic. You were naively sure that your actions would help people, but of course they were resistant to your message and ultimately disaster ensued. Since you can see so many sides of the same issue, you are both wise beyond your years and tied to worthless perspectives. If you were a type of waffle, it would be Belgian.



This is sort of me, but especially not the religious part.
The seeing so many sides of the same issue part is kinda true.

[petronius]

69. Babar the King

Love the books, but the description doesn't fit at all...