5 Good Books Containing Dark Humour.
Not a lot’s been going on this week, so it’s back to the trusted topic that is books. The following five books all contain dark humour. Click on the links to read my reviews.
Suttree
This brutal, bleak and at times humorous episodic tome (600+ pages) is a must for all dark fiction aficionados.
My Review: Cornelius Suttree resides in a dilapidated houseboat on the Tennessee River, on the edge of Knoxville. He ekes out a living fishing in its murky waters; his primary …(more)
Disaster Inc.
Disaster Inc is the first instalment in a series by former Irish stand-up comedian and successful television writer Caimh McDonnell.
My Review: Bunny McGarry is an Irishman in America on a mission to find someone. Hungover one morning, he is having breakfast at a diner, when …(more)
Survivor
Survivor is an innovative and erudite social commentary, brimming with satirical observations and irreverent humour.
My Review: Tender Branson, the last survivor of the Creedish Church cult, has hijacked an aeroplane, which is now flying on autopilot. His objective: to dictate his life story onto …(more)
A Decent Ride
This is one of Welsh’s lighter books. Its seediness, humour and bawdy Leith vernacular dialogue will appeal to many.
My Review: Terry ‘Juice’ Lawson is an Edinburgh taxi driver who moonlights as a porn actor and drug fixer. Since losing his virginity at the age of eleven, he has …(more)
My Sister, The Serial Killer
The intriguing premise, darkly humorous elements and dialogue-heavy content make for an enduring combination.
My Review: Twins Koredie and Ayoola are very different. Conscientious Korede is a senior nurse in a hospital while the beautiful Ayoola is …(more)
