A Definitive List Of The Best Dark Comedy Novel

By Robert Peterson


The Surrealist movement first rose in prominence in the thirties, where it went on to create various art forms involving this format. One such result of its wide prominence and influence over society resulted in the invention of black comedy. Nowadays, this comedic approach falls under the classical category and is known for broaching on subjects that are otherwise, though off as scandalous or untouched because of its notoriety and subject matters considered taboo. However, instead of using a bleak approach, it finds humor in irony in it.

Nowadays, this type of movement continues to thrive in the form of various entertainment outlets. This generally comes in movies, magazines, songs, and numerous other publications. In relation with this, the following text shall contain a definitive list of the best Dark Comedy Novel you can read for your own amusement.

Charles Palahniuk, or Chuck is best known for using this style in his many books and stories. A popular novel he created is appropriately titled Haunted, which contains a compilation of short stories and poetry narrated by a cast of misfits. As the reader continues to absorb these stories, events roll into one when these unacquainted misfits find themselves trapped within a mansion together creating a story of suspense and clever commentary.

The Basic Eight is a novel written by Daniel Handler and was published in late nineties. It focuses mainly on the diary of a high school student whose name is Flannery. It is a humorous commentary on the standard education system, panic caused by Satanism, and talk shows. The main character then performs in a school named based on Othello, where she draws comparisons between herself and the characters involved.

The Death of Bunny Munro was created by Nick Cave, who first rose to fame as a vocalist in an alternative rock band. The titular character is Bunny, a man who is an alcoholic and frequently involves himself with various strange women, following the suicide of his wife. As a means to support himself and his son, he takes up a job that requires him to sell beautification products as a door salesman. As he does this, he is unaware of a serial killer who is trailing him close behind.

Choke is another novel written by Chuck Palahniuk, which was made into a major film production sometime after its initial release. The titular character is Victor, who is a sexually addicted man who is struggling to support his mother residing in a nursing home. To keep up with expenses, he devises a scheme for strangers to give donations, while he works in a museum. As he continues this, he becomes capable of supporting his mother, while also building his dream home.

Simon Bond is the creator of One Hundred and One Uses for a Dead Cat. This is a comic centering around cats who act like humans, and are often portrayed in a macabre fashion. It relies heavily on irony and satirical prose to portray a message about society.

The Sirens of Titan is a masterpiece that could only come from the mind of Kurt Vonnegut Junior. It was first made available in various bookstores in the late fifties and is considered a game changer in this genre, as well as the science fiction category. This is his second book in his lineup and uses the plot to discuss various musings concerning free will, the presence of a higher being, and what exactly the purpose of human existence is. This was all included while including how Martians subsequently invaded planet Earth.

The Rules of Attraction is most known for the movie, but few know it was actually a book. It was created by Bret Ellis and the plot revolves around three college students who live a bohemian lifestyle. The three students form a bond, which results in a love triangle of epic proportions.




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