Can you recommend some best British postmodern novels?

Well, the best British postmodern novels often have fragmented narratives. Take 'Midnight's Children' for instance. It jumps around in time and perspective, creating a complex tapestry of the story. They also tend to question established truths and authorities. In 'V for Vendetta', it challenges the idea of the state's power and control. And meta - fictional elements are frequently present, like in 'White Teeth' which is self - aware of its own fictional nature.

For beginners, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is a good start. It has postmodern elements like a self - aware and humorous narrative, and it plays with different science - fiction tropes in a fun way. Another option is 'The House on Mango Street' by Sandra Cisneros. It uses a fragmented style of storytelling which is a characteristic of postmodern literature and is easy to understand. Also, 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky has some postmodern touches, especially in how it presents the narrator's view of the world in a very self - reflective way.

Sure. 'Infinite Jest' by David Foster Wallace has elements of mystery within its complex and sprawling narrative. It's set in a near - future world and there are various mysteries surrounding the titular 'Infinite Jest' film and the lives of the characters. It's a postmodern masterpiece that requires careful reading to unravel its mysteries.

I would recommend 'Cat's Cradle' by Kurt Vonnegut for beginners. It has Vonnegut's typical postmodern style with a satirical look at society and technology. 'The Shipping News' by Annie Proulx is also a good start. It has a unique narrative structure and explores themes of identity and place in a postmodern way. And 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger, which has a postmodern take on time and love.

For beginners, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is a good start. It has a postmodern sense of humor and plays with the idea of a galactic travelogue. Another option could be 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Time' by Mark Haddon. It uses an autistic narrator's perspective in a postmodern way to tell a mystery story. And 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger also has some postmodern elements, like the non - linear time aspect.

Len Deighton's 'The Ipcress File' is also great. It features an unnamed protagonist who gets involved in a web of espionage and international intrigue. The novel has a unique style with a down - to - earth hero and a lot of twists and turns.

There's 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf. It focuses on a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for a party, but also delves deep into the characters' thoughts, memories, and the stream of consciousness. And 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka, although Kafka was Czech, it has been highly influential in British literature. It tells the story of Gregor Samsa who wakes up one day transformed into a giant insect, exploring themes of alienation and family relationships.

Another excellent British short novel is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson. This story delves into the duality of human nature, with the transformation between the two titular characters being both fascinating and terrifying. It's a classic that has been adapted many times.

One of the great British humor novels is 'Three Men in a Boat' by Jerome K. Jerome. It humorously chronicles the misadventures of three friends on a boating trip. Another is 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams, which is filled with absurd and witty humor. Also, 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen has elements of humor in its character interactions and social commentary.

Sure. 'Watchmen' by Alan Moore is a great one. It's a complex and thought - provoking story that deconstructs the superhero genre. Another is 'V for Vendetta', also by Moore, which is famous for its themes of resistance and freedom.