Slaughterhouse-Five
by mrbig65

Comment:
The tones and grain give it a sense of foreboding that I like. The slight disassociated feel of the plant works well. This is one of the Vonnegut books that I haven't read, and reading the plot summary doesn't give me enough to make a tie to the story. 7

Flowers for Algernon
by flaherma

Comment:
The deep tones on the black and white scale are very appropriate for this shot, and reflect on the story well. All of the items are very symbolic of the main pieces of the story, down to the flower for the mouses grave. 8

Keep the aspidistra flying - George Orwell (1936)
by hajeka

Comment:
I have not read the book, but I read the plot summary and this seems like a fitting piece. The stark black and the simplicity are quite appealing. 7

Arabian Nights
by ecmguy

Comment:
Not sure I see the connection to the story, outside of architecture. I like the reflection on the water and the subtle ripples, and the just after sundown blue really looks nice. Would have rated higher in a different challenge. 6

The Old Curiosity Shop-Charles Dickens
by Mona

Comment:
This seems like a loose tie to the book, though I have only read the plot summary so take this with a grain of salt. Not a bad shot, but I don't get the feeling that it emotes much of the story. 5

Kafka's "The Castle"
by RyanW

Comment:
I can kind of see the tie here. If this is a government building it would help tie it to the story in a modern way, but I can't tell if that is the case. Otherwise an interesting shot. The colors and angles play well, and the sky gives it a sense of height. Still, it seems forced in this challenge. 5

Piercing by Ryu Murakami
by P-A-U-L

Comment:
Love the shot, but the tie to the story is not there. Not really what I would consider a classic either. Would have rated it higher in a different challenge. 5

Cold Comfort Farm - Stella Gibbons
by Stagolee

Comment:
I can't really tell if it is sunset on a farm, or on a field. The colors are nice and I like the silhouette of the trees, but it still seems to be missing a stronger tie to the story. 5

Zafar Mahal - "The Last Mughal" by William Dalrymple
by dougi555

Comment:
Interesting architecture. Well framed and interesting. I'm not sure I would consider that a classic though, and as such it feels like a forced entry. Might have scored better in a different challenge. 5

City-of-Glass
by artistChan

Comment:
There are apparently several of these books, none of which I've read and mostly new. Not sure if I'm missing something there. I like the mood of this shot, but there are some aberrations that keep me from loving it. There is some over-sharpness particularly on the windows and cars, and some over smoothing on the sidewalks and clouds. Neither would be that bad by themselves in the context of this image, but combined they clash. 5