Books matching: intelligence and absurdity
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Save:A brilliantly bonkers kickoff to Discworld - witty, ridiculous, and endlessly inventive. Not Pratchett’s most polished, but essential if you want to see where fantasy’s funniest universe began. Give it a shot, and don’t be afraid to skip ahead in the series if it doesn’t click right away!
FIRE ROARED through the bifurcated city of Ankh-Morpork. Where it licked the Wizards’ Quarter it burned blue and green and was even laced with strange sparks of the eighth color, octarine; where its o... - #2
Save:A witty, uplifting rom-com with an unforgettable main character. Light, charming, and great for a weekend escape, but may not win over those seeking more realism or depth.
I may have found a solution to the Wife Problem. As with so many scientific breakthroughs, the answer was obvious in retrospect. But had it not been for a series of unscheduled events, it is unlikely... - #3
Save:A moving, richly detailed time-travel novel that’s equal parts historical drama and philosophical meditation - absolutely gripping for fans of immersive stories, but a bit slow for those who crave breakneck pacing or hard sci-fi. Worth reading for the emotional punch and historical ambiance.
Mary shook her head. “All you’ve missed is Gilchrist’s speech.” She leaned back in her chair to let Dunworthy squeeze past her into the narrow observation area. She had taken off her coat and wool hat... - #4
Save:A cult classic that’s as clever as it is silly - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is essential reading for anyone with a funny bone and a sense of adventure. Don’t panic - just bring your towel and enjoy the ride.
At eight o’clock on Thursday morning Arthur didn’t feel very good. He woke up blearily, got up, wandered blearily round his room, opened a window, saw a bulldozer, found his slippers, and stomped off... - #5
Save:A hilarious, inventive, and surprisingly heartfelt fantasy romp. Mort is a beloved Discworld classic and a great place for new readers to start - just don't expect pure seriousness or epic high-fantasy battles here; it's more about the laughs and clever takes on life (and death).
A light frost began to crisp the cobblestones. In the ornamental clock tower that overlooked the square a couple of delicately-carved little automatons whirred out of trapdoors in the clockface and st...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Discworld ) - #6
Save:A hilarious, insightful, and heartfelt fantasy that’s equal parts comedy and smart storytelling – a must for anyone who loves clever writing and wants to fall in love with books (and characters) all over again.
And although the space they occupy isn’t like normal space, nevertheless they are packed in tightly. Not a cubic inch there but is filled by a claw, a talon, a scale, the tip of a tail, so the effect...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Discworld ) - #7
Save:One of the smartest (and funniest) entries in Discworld - a must-read if you like your comedy with a side of deep questions about faith and humanity. Not Pratchett’s silliest outing, but definitely one of his most insightful!
The tortoise is a ground-living creature. It is impossible to live nearer the ground without being under it. Its horizons are a few inches away. It has about as good a turn of speed as you need to hun...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Discworld ) - #8
Save:A witty, subversive war satire with heart and brains; Monstrous Regiment stands tall as both a hilarious and thought-provoking read, though its themes may be more pointed than in most Discworld adventures.
Polly cut off her hair in front of the mirror, feeling slightly guilty about not feeling very guilty about doing so. It was supposed to be her crowning glory, and everyone said it was beautiful, but s...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Discworld ) - #9
Save:A smart, hilarious, and heartwarming fantasy caper - perfect for anyone looking for a clever, hopeful, and very entertaining read. Highly recommended, even if you’ve never visited Discworld before!
THEY SAY THAT the prospect of being hanged in the morning concentrates a man’s mind wonderfully; unfortunately, what the mind inevitably concentrates on is that, in the morning, it will be in a body t...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Discworld ) - #10The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappearedby:Book 1 in the series:The Hundred-Year-Old Man
Save:Utterly absurd, endlessly entertaining, and full of laughs - this one’s a Scandinavian comic gem for fans of outrageous capers and anyone ready to suspend disbelief for pure escapist fun.
Allan Karlsson hesitated as he stood there in the flower bed that ran along one side of the Old Folks’ Home. He was wearing a brown jacket with brown trousers and on his feet he had a pair of brown in...
