'Catch - 22' by Joseph Heller is also very funny in a dark and absurd way. The whole concept of Catch - 22, where you can't get out of a situation because of a circular logic, is both maddening and humorous. The characters' attempts to deal with the insanity of war and military bureaucracy are filled with comical moments.
Sure. 'Bridget Jones's Diary' is really funny. It's about a single woman in London dealing with her love life, career, and all the little disasters that come her way. Bridget's self - deprecating humor and her attempts to get her life together in the face of various embarrassments make it a great read.
Another one is 'A Confederacy of Dunces' by John Kennedy Toole. The main character, Ignatius J. Reilly, is a larger - than - life and highly comical figure. His misadventures in New Orleans, his clashes with modern society, and his over - the - top personality are what make this book so hilarious.
A really funny 2020 fiction is 'Leave the World Behind' by Rumaan Alam. The absurd and unexpected situations that the characters find themselves in during a strange apocalyptic - like event are described in a way that is both nerve - wracking and humorous at the same time.
'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion is also a wonderful funny realistic fiction. The main character's quest for a wife in a very methodical and unusual way is really funny, and it also shows real - life relationship issues in a unique light.
One great funny historical fiction is 'The Good Soldier Švejk' by Jaroslav Hašek. It tells the story of Švejk, a simple man in the Austro - Hungarian army during World War I. His bumbling and naive nature often gets him into comical yet thought - provoking situations. Another is 'Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal' by Christopher Moore. It takes a humorous look at the life of Jesus through the eyes of his fictional childhood friend.
Sure. 'Three Men in a Boat' by Jerome K. Jerome is a classic funny novel. It tells the story of three friends and their dog on a boating trip, and all the comical mishaps that occur along the way.
Sure. 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is a great one. It's full of absurd humor and wild science - fiction concepts. The characters are quirky and the situations are just hilarious.
One funny British fiction book is 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams. It's a hilarious science - fiction comedy that takes the reader on a wild journey through space. Another is 'Bridget Jones's Diary' by Helen Fielding. It humorously chronicles the life of a single woman in London. And 'Good Omens' by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is also great. It's a comical take on the apocalypse with angels, demons and a lot of chaos.
A really funny pregnancy - related fiction book is 'The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy' by Vicki Iovine. It's written in a humorous, down - to - earth style, sharing all kinds of crazy and funny experiences and advice about pregnancy from a woman - to - woman point of view.
There are quite a few. 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde. Wilde's use of dialogue and the situations the characters find themselves in are highly comical. 'The Diary of a Nobody' is also a funny short fiction. It chronicles the ordinary but humorous life of Mr. Pooter. And 'Three Men in a Boat' by Jerome K. Jerome is a classic funny short fiction book about the misadventures of three friends on a boat trip.
Sure. 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a great one. It features a female detective in Botswana and has a lot of humorous elements in the crime - solving process.
One great funny historical fiction is 'The Good Soldier Švejk' by Jaroslav Hašek. It's set during World War I and follows the misadventures of Švejk, a simple - minded man. His naivete and the absurd situations he gets into make for a hilarious read. Another is 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' by Mark Twain. A modern - day man is transported back to Camelot and his attempts to introduce modern ideas to the archaic society are both comical and thought - provoking.