As I’m finishing up “The Magnificent Ambersons,” I’m beginning to wonder how I should rate each book.
My initial thought is I should consider them in two ways. First, I want to measure my own enjoyment of the book, and secondly, I want to rank it against all the other books on the Modern Library lists. That is to say, does “The Magnificent Ambersons” belong on a list of the top 100 novels of the 20th century, and if so, where?
So there will be a two-pronged system. I’ll rate the books on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being an unqualified masterpiece and 1 being a book I’d not recommend to anyone. Then, I’ll place the book on my own top 100 list. As I read and add books to the list, each title will move up or down, depending on my reactions to the others.
I will post a static page with the rankings and the ratings, to keep it easy to find.
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