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    Cause Celeb by Helen Fielding
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    Cause Celeb by Helen Fielding is a novel that follows Rosie Richardson, who works at a refugee camp in Africa, showcasing the challenges of running a relief camp while navigating personal relationships. The book intertwines two storylines - one set in London's celebrity culture and the other in the humanitarian crisis in Africa, providing a satirical look at charity work and the impact of fame on charitable efforts. Fielding's writing style blends humor with thought-provoking narratives, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of aid work and the portrayal of celebrities in humanitarian causes.


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    Blue Movie by Terry Southern
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    The novel 'Blue Movie' by Terry Southern follows the story of directors Sid and Boris as they embark on a project to create a pornographic film that is artistically groundbreaking and shocking to the industry. The narrative satirically skewers Hollywood of the 1960s, showcasing the characters' ambitions to produce a high-class artistic stag film with celebrities and cinematic triumphs. The book delves into the complexities of filmmaking, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the blurred lines between fantasy and reality.

    Terry Southern's writing style in 'Blue Movie' is described as humorous, provocative, and ahead of its time. The book combines elements of satire, absurdity, and social commentary, offering a unique perspective on the world of filmmaking and the entertainment industry. Southern's storytelling weaves together explicit scenes with witty dialogue, creating a narrative that challenges societal norms and expectations.

    “THEN SHE SAYS, now dig this, she says . . .” and he broke up laughing, a strange, rasping laugh, for maybe the fourth time since he started what was shaping up as an interminable story, “. . .she say...

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    Reaper Man
    Book 11 in the series:Discworld

    Reaper Man - Discworld by Terry Pratchett
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    In 'Reaper Man' by Terry Pratchett, Death finds himself out of a job when the auditors of reality decide he has developed too much of a personality. As a result, Death becomes mortal and must experience life among humans until the new Death arrives. With the Discworld temporarily without a Death, chaos ensues as things cannot die properly and excess life force accumulates, leading to strange occurrences like inanimate objects coming to life. The book humorously explores Death's journey of living in the real world and facing the consequences of his forced retirement.

    The plot of 'Reaper Man' follows Death adjusting to life on Discworld, helping out on a farm and experiencing the joys and challenges of being mortal. Meanwhile, the story delves into the repercussions of Death's absence, such as the buildup of life energy causing unusual phenomena and the struggle to find a replacement Death. Through witty writing and clever storytelling, Terry Pratchett weaves together themes of life, death, and the importance of balance in the universe with a touch of humor and philosophical musings.

    It is danced under blue skies to celebrate the quickening of the soil and under bare stars because it’s springtime and with any luck the carbon dioxide will unfreeze again. The imperative is felt by d...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Discworld )

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    Indecent Exposure
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    Book 2 in the series:Piemburg

    Indecent Exposure - Piemburg by Tom Sharpe
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    Indecent Exposure by Tom Sharpe is a darkly humorous novel that satirizes the apartheid era in South Africa. The book follows a bungling South African police force navigating through chaotic situations in an apartheid-held state. Tom Sharpe's writing style is described as witty, original, and politically incorrect, with real laugh-out-loud moments that involve exploding ostriches and absurdly hilarious scenarios. The author's ability to mix apartheid and aversion therapy in a potable manner while maintaining a midnight black misanthropy and uproarious misanthropy sets the tone for this comedic masterpiece.

    It was Heroes Day in Piemburg and as usual the little capital of Zululand was quite unwarrantably gay. Along the streets the jacarandas bloomed unconscionably beside gardens flamboyant with azaleas wh...

    (Also, see 50 recommendations for the series Piemburg )

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    Eye in the Sky by Philip K. Dick
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    'Eye in the Sky' by Philip K. Dick explores the concept of multiverse through a group of visitors trapped in the subconscious wish fulfillment worlds of their unconscious companions after an accident at the Bevatron. The plot takes the readers through different distorted perspectives and realities of the characters, touching on political and social views while maintaining a humorous and entertaining narrative style.

    The proton beam deflector of the Belmont Bevatron betrayed its inventors at four o'clock in the afternoon of October 2, 1959. What happened next happened instantly. No longer adequately deflected—and ...

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    Pym by Mat Johnson
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    Former professor of American literature Chris Jaynes is determined to find out the truth behind Edgar Allen Poe's novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. After finding an old slave manuscript that seems to allude to the same subject as Poe's novel, Jaynes convinces a crew of six other black men to follow Pym's trail to the South Pole to search for the answer to one of literature's greatest mysteries. The book is described as a bizarre, hilarious, scathing satire of American racism, all refracted through the lens of Poe's work, with a mix of comedic elements, social commentary, and exploration of race relations.

    ALWAYS thought if I didn’t get tenure I would shoot myself or strap a bomb to my chest and walk into the faculty cafeteria, but when it happened I just got bourbon drunk and cried a lot and rolled int...

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    Adjustment Day by Chuck Palahniuk
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    Adjustment Day by Chuck Palahniuk is a satirical novel that delves into the dark and divisive aspects of American culture. The story follows a dystopian society where the United States undergoes a radical transformation, splitting into separate countries based on race, sexual orientation, and class. The book explores themes of identity politics, societal divisions, and the consequences of extremism. Palahniuk's writing style is described as disorienting yet captivating, with a large cast of characters and a fast-paced narrative that switches perspectives frequently, creating a unique reading experience.

    People still talk about some do-gooder. A good scout, the one in every crowd. Some altar boy, some teacher’s pet walks into the Southeast Precinct, looking both ways, whispering with one hand cupped b...

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    Thank You For Smoking by Christopher Buckley
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    In the satirical novel 'Thank You For Smoking' by Christopher Buckley, readers are introduced to Nick Naylor, a tobacco industry lobbyist known for his quick wit and cunning charm. The book follows Nick as he navigates the murky waters of politics, corporate infighting, and personal relationships while defending the tobacco industry's controversial stance on smoking. Despite the morally questionable nature of his work, Nick's humorous antics and unconventional approach to his job make him a compelling protagonist. The writing style is described as fast-paced, humorous, and filled with witty dialogue that sheds light on the world of industry lobbying and the art of spin.

    There was a thick stack of WHILE YOU WERE OUTS when he got back to the Academy’s office in one of the more interesting buildings on K Street, hollowed out in the middle with a ten-story atrium with ba...

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    The Fatal Eggs by Mikhail Bulgakov
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    'The Fatal Eggs' by Mikhail Bulgakov is a science fiction novella set in Stalinist Russia, where a professor discovers a red ray that accelerates growth. When a deadly virus wipes out the country's chicken population, the government decides to use this discovery on eggs to revive the poultry industry. However, a bureaucratic mix-up leads to disastrous consequences, serving as a satirical commentary on socialism and the misuse of power. The writing style is described as urgent and parochial, reminiscent of Bulgakov's 'White Guard,' with elements of a moving detective novel or modern thriller.

    On the evening of 16 April, 1928, the Zoology Professor of the Fourth State University and Director of the Moscow Zoological Institute, Persikov, went into his laboratory at the Zoological Institute i...

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    Severance by Ling Ma
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    In Ling Ma's 'Severance', the protagonist Candace Chen navigates a post-apocalyptic world where a fever pandemic has decimated the population, leaving only a few survivors. The story follows Candace and a small group of immune individuals as they travel towards safety under the leadership of Bob. Through Candace's reminiscences about her past and observations of the world around her, the novel weaves together themes of routine, consumerism, and the immigrant experience. The writing style is described as darkly humorous, precise, and enthralling, with a focus on the protagonist's introspection and the exploration of modern life amidst a devastating epidemic.

    The End begins before you are ever aware of it. It passes as ordinary. I had gone over to my boyfriend’s place in Greenpoint directly after work. I liked to stay over on hot summer nights because the ...

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