Animal Farm, Of Mice and Men, Romeo and Juliet…what do these novels mean to a 16-year old? Very little. The reason being is simple, and no fault to the children—they simply don’t have the life experience to verify the material.
You need to start reading again at 40. You’ll be able to confirm what novels are truly great.
Major Styles 
What?
WHAT?!
You have a great topic and you put out SIXTY MEASLY WORDS.
*throwing up hands*
That’s it. I’m outta here.