What are some good comedic mystery novels?

Agatha Christie's 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans?' is also a comedic mystery. Christie is known for her intricate mysteries, and this one has a lighter touch with some witty dialogue and unexpected twists that add to the comical aspect as the characters try to solve the mystery.

I'd say 'The Coincidence Makers' is a great one. It has a unique take on how things happen in Hollywood - like - settings, with a touch of mystery and lots of comical situations. Another good one is 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' which has elements that can be related to Hollywood in terms of self - discovery and there are some mystery - like aspects and comical encounters along the way. And 'The 100 - Year - Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared' is also a fun read with mystery and comedy set against a backdrop that can be compared to the chaos of Hollywood.

Sure. 'Croak' by Gina Damico is a good start. It has a unique concept of Grim Reapers as sort of detectives. The main character's snarky attitude and the absurd situations she gets into make it a fun and easy - to - follow comedic mystery.

One great comedic Hollywood mystery novel is 'The Thin Man' by Dashiell Hammett. It features a witty couple who solve mysteries while bantering with each other. Another is 'Hollywood Homicide' which combines the glitz of Hollywood with a humorous take on detective work. There's also 'L.A. Candy' which has elements of mystery and comedy set in the Hollywood scene.

For a really fun and accessible read, try 'The Eyre Affair' by Jasper Fforde. It combines mystery, comedy, and a love for classic literature. The idea of characters being able to enter books and the wacky situations that follow are both engaging and humorous, which can draw in new readers to the comedic mystery genre.

Well, 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen can be considered a comedic novel in a way. Austen uses irony and humor to depict the social situations and relationships. 'Tom Jones' by Henry Fielding is another. It has a lot of farcical situations and bawdy humor. And 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde is a comical play that can also be read as a comedic novel - like work with its witty dialogue and satirical take on Victorian society.

A key characteristic of good darkly comedic novels is their ability to make the reader uncomfortable while also making them laugh. This is achieved through things like unexpected plot twists that are both dark and funny. In 'The Confederacy of Dunces', Ignatius' actions are so outlandish that it's both hilarious and a bit disturbing. Another aspect is the use of satire. They use humor to mock and criticize things like in 'The Sellout' which satirizes race relations. And the characters usually have a certain self - awareness that adds to the comedic and dark elements, as they are often aware of their own flaws and the absurdity of their situations.

Some of the well - known comedic fiction novels include 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens. Dickens uses humor to depict the various characters and their quirks in Victorian society. 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde is full of witty dialogue and comical misunderstandings about identity. 'Tom Jones' by Henry Fielding also has a lot of humorous elements as it follows the adventures of the title character, often getting into comical scrapes.

One popular comedic graphic novel is 'Bone' by Jeff Smith. It features three Bone cousins who get lost in a valley filled with strange creatures and lots of humorous adventures. Another is 'Scott Pilgrim' which combines comedy, romance and video - game - like battles in a really unique and funny way. And 'Calvin and Hobbes: The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes' also counts. The relationship between Calvin, a mischievous boy, and his stuffed tiger Hobbes that comes to life in Calvin's imagination is full of comical moments.

There's 'The Secret History of the Pink Carnation' by Lauren Willig. It's a comedic detective story set in different historical periods. The main character tries to uncover the identity of a spy known as the Pink Carnation, and the whole process is filled with humorous situations and witty dialogues. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle can also be considered in a way. While it's mainly a detective classic, Holmes' dry wit and some of the situations he gets into with Watson can be quite comical.