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Can you suggest me books in the style of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams? (kbin.social)
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Those two are my favorite authors, but sadly I've read all their work and neither are making any more.

I absolutely love that style of writing and I'd love to know if there's more like them!

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[โ€“] ekZepp@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

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Neil Gaiman - More on the Fantasy side than irony. His works are still a pleasure. And ofk his collaboration with Terry "Good Omen". Also check "American Gods" and "Anansi Boys".

Kurt Vonnegut - Not what you would call "Fun and laugh" works, but his stories are crazy, well written and full of irony and smart social critics.

[โ€“] PeutMieuxFaire@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Craddle is a wonderfully satirical novel.

American Gods is very good as well, I did not try the other books by Neil Gaimlan you mention but will definitely give them a try, thanks for the recommendation.

Good Omens was like my favourite cake spiced with bits of oh-so-ironic-and-absurd British humour.