Now I feel silly, with something as seemingly profound as Royce's post. Upon reflection,
I guess there hasn't been much in the way of literature that has truly impacted me one wya or another.
Certainly 1984 had some deep implication, along with Brave New World, though to a lesser extent.
The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe, as it opened up the entire fantasy genre for me.
And, naturally, TSA, for showing me the other side of the fissure between young adult fantasy and fantasy that is sophisticated, dark, and intelligent.