In this week’s edition of Shanah’s Top 5 Tuesday we’re talking male leads. This is a tough one. Instinct has me reaching for my top 5 books that have a male lead, but that would defeat the purpose. The best male leads aren’t necessarily in my all-time favourite books.
Darrow (Red Rising)
Okay. So maybe SOME of the my top male leads are from my favourite books. Darrow is the guy that you pull for every moment you’re reading and he tends to outsmart everyone around him, including the reader. (though he’s nothing without Sevro!)
Neanderthal a.k.a. Cliff Hubbard
(Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe)
I’ve said it before, Cliff is my spirit animal and if he was a real guy, he’d be a best friend, a brother, or maybe an identical twin!
Hans Hubermann (The Book Thief)
Maybe he’s not technically the lead, but he’s close enough for me. I’m not sure I’ve ever read a character so instantly and fiercely likeable.
Ignatius Perrish (Horns)
This poor S.O.B. Every moment was spent either rooting for him, weeping for him, and laughing at his hi jinx.
Mr. Wednesday (American Gods)
At best, he’s morally grey, at worst, he’s downright evil. Either way, he’s entertaining and fascinating at the same time.
He really is nothing without Sevro :P.
You know it!
As much as I like Darrow, Sevro has my heart a soul! Great list of “Dudes” you got here 🙂
Not sure he would want anyone’s soul. He might spit on it. Lol
Great choices! I really need to pick up Red Rising.
Everyone does! It’s so good
I have seen quite a few people I know talking about it.
I swear to god Joe you should have a cut from each Red Rising that’s sold in the world LOL
I’d be okay with that! Ha ha
I love that somebody mentioned Ignatius from Horns. I didn’t think of him, but that books was brilliant!
Right?!