These novels will make you laugh like a drain
There are days when all we need is a good laugh-a-thon. Calling all bibliophiles! If you are looking for your dose of laughter, we have some side-splitting book recommendations that are guaranteed to make you laugh. From cult classics with hilarious storytelling to memoirs filled with entertaining tales, check out these five timeless reads with incredible characterization and comical plots.
'Three Men in a Boat' by Jerome K. Jerome
This one is a funny journey of mishaps that will have you laughing out loud. Written by Jerome K. Jerome, this novel is about three hypochondriac friends named Jerome, George, and Harris, who take a boat trip for good health. A series of events surround them that makes the plot hilarious, one page at a time. Do read this for a good day!
'A Confederacy of Dunces' by John Kennedy Toole
A Confederacy of Dunces, written by John Kennedy Toole, is a book that will have rolling on the floor laughing. For its creative and entertaining humor, this novel even earned the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1981, making it a timeless cult classic. It is a story about an overweight, unemployed 30-year-old man. The incidents that follow will tickle your funny bone constantly.
'Me Talk Pretty One Day' by David Sedaris
Written by David Sedaris, this book is just what you need as a palate cleanser if you have been reading some heavy books. This memoir is a collection of essays that capture various comical incidents in Sedaris's life. Readers have it that this novel is like a breath of fresh air. His humorous anecdotes and cynical banter make it a great book.
'The Pumpkin Eater' by Penelope Mortimer
The Pumpkin Eater by Penelope Mortimer will offer you a fun time laughing your guts out. The plot of the semiautobiographical novel revolves around a woman who stays with her fourth (and extremely rich) husband and a brood of children. She has a mental breakdown and lands in therapy as she descends into madness. What goes ahead is uniquely funny.
'The Adulterants' by Joe Dunthorne
The Adulterants by Joe Dunthorne is a coming-of-age story that will take you through a series of rib-tickling incidents. The book boasts exceptional characterization and witty writing, offering a delightful and humorous experience. Simultaneously, it delves into Ray Morris, the protagonist's life spiraling downward, adding depth and creating a profoundly moving narrative. Check out more such book recommendations.
