What books had the best villain of all time?Answer

A good antagonist can mean a lot of things. It can be anything from realistic and relatable to pure evil. Some of the best villains are the ones that stick with us (and sometimes haunt our dreams). What villains do you remember as being true villains?

Macbeth

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Macbeth
ByWilliam Shakespeare

1606 • 1,274 Readers • 160 pages 3.9

The Lord of the Rings

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The Lord of the Rings
ByJ.R.R. Tolkien

20 • 2,059 Readers • 1,178 pages 4.5

Dracula

Dracula
ByBram Stoker

24 • 2,757 Readers • 440 pages 3.9

Wuthering Heights

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Wuthering Heights
ByEmily Brontë

1847 • 2,189 Readers • 376 pages 3.6