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    The Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis
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    'The Masters of Atlantis' by Charles Portis is a humorous and eccentric tale about the Gnomon Society, a fictional 20th-century initiatory order that arrived in the US following World War I. The story follows the adventures and misadventures of Corporal Lamar Jimmerson, who becomes involved with the society after being entrusted with a sacred text from Atlantis. As Jimmerson spreads the teachings of Gnomonism, he recruits new adherents like Sidney Hen and Austin Popper, leading to a series of comical and absurd situations. The writing style of the book is described as consistent, engaging, and masterful, with a tone that balances humor and satire.

    YOUNG LAMAR JIMMERSON went to France in 1917 with the American Expeditionary Forces, serving first with the Balloon Section, stumbling about in open fields holding one end of a long rope, and then lat...

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    Bill, The Galactic Hero - Bill, The Galactic Hero by Harry Harrison
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    Bill, The Galactic Hero by Harry Harrison is a satirical science fiction novel that follows the adventures of Bill, an innocent farm boy who is fraudulently recruited into the armed forces. The story revolves around Bill's journey as he faces various disasters and absurd situations while maintaining his morale in a world filled with bureaucracy, inane characters, and dark military satire. The writing style of the book is described as purposely clumsy to highlight the stupidity of bureaucracy and filled with sly humor that pokes fun at military recruitment and operations.

    Special thanks to Nat Sobel, Henry Morrison, Dainis Bisenieks, and Chris Miller First published in Great Britain 1993 by Victor Gollancz First VGSF edition published 1994 by Victor Gollancz A Cassell ...

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    The Perpetual Astonishment of Jonathon Fairfax - Jonathon Fairfax by Christopher Shevlin
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    The Perpetual Astonishment of Jonathon Fairfax follows the story of Jonathon, a part-time shop assistant who gets unwittingly involved in uncovering a conspiracy despite being ill-equipped for the task. The book is described as zany, fast-moving, and full of great characters, with a plot that involves stolen government documents and a timid hero who saves the day without realizing it. The author's sparkling wit suffuses the action, leading to plenty of 'laugh out loud' moments throughout the narrative.

    The book is set in a British world populated with deeply realized and hilarious characters who are drawn into absurd and insane situations. The story combines elements of humor, adventure, and romance, providing a light and entertaining read with a touch of farcical humor derived from misunderstandings and unlikely coincidences. The narrative style has been likened to that of Douglas Adams and Tom Sharpe, with hints of PG Wodehouse in the characterizations, creating a unique blend of humor and wit.

    CHAPTER ONE Being murdered is a surprisingly effective way of losing weight. The thought would never have occurred to Sarah Morecambe if she had not recently been stabbed to death in her own kitc...

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    The Architect of Ruins by Herbert Rosendorfer
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    The Architect of Ruins' by Herbert Rosendorfer is a strange work of fiction that unfolds through interconnected stories set in various times and places, from ancient Scotland to Venice, with echoes of Don Juan and Faust. The plot revolves around an Architect who builds a shelter to save humanity from the apocalypse, while the characters within the story entertain themselves with tales amidst attacks from a mysterious enemy. The narrative employs a dreamlike and surreal writing style, filled with magical elements like mechanical dwarves with magical penises.


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    The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons by Virlyce
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    The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons is a fantasy novel that follows the story of Vur, a human blue mage raised by dragons, inheriting legendary powers from them. The protagonist, Vur, is depicted as overpowered and lacking common sense, having a twisted sense of humor along with other characters in the book. The plot revolves around comical coincidences and absurd scenarios, creating a light-hearted and fun narrative with elements of fantasy and humor.

    Sera was sitting on her hind legs, rocking the infant with her front claw. “Isn’t he adorable? Say Mama, Vur. Say Mama.” The woman had told her the infant’s name was Johann, but Sera hadn’t thought it...

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