i'm looking for stuff that is entertaining, imaginative, or humorous. also stuff that is kinda off the wall. i don't want the stereotypical crap that repeats the same themes. recommend something u really like or thought was interesting. thanx for the help in advance
2006-11-18 12:26:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
For an interesting adult novel try "The Thirteenth Tale".
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thirteenth-Tale-Diane-Setterfield/dp/0752875736/sr=1-1/qid=1163900052/ref=sr_1_1/203-9915083-6090310?ie=UTF8&s=books
For a fascinating kids/teens book try "Justin Thyme".
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Justin-Thyme-Tartan-Panama-Oxridge/dp/0955357004/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_2/203-9915083-6090310
For something totally off the wall try "The Book of Bunny Suicides."
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Bunny-Suicides-Andy-Riley/dp/0340828994/sr=8-1/qid=1163899824/ref=pd_ka_1/203-9915083-6090310?ie=UTF8&s=books
2006-11-18 12:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I recommend Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. It is entertaining, imaginative, off-the-wall, some would say shocking but I didn't think so. I didn't think it was stereotypical (depends on what you mean). It's about the world of the future. Babies are manufactured in factories and there are no families, war, etc. It is kinda political and dull (dialogue about society, etc.) but it is made up for by the actions of the characters. It's not very predictable either. Watch the movie also, but afterward. I saw it before I read the book!
2006-11-18 20:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend a few memoirs:
"Running With Scissors" by Augusten Burroughs
"The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
"A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" by Dave Eggers
All three authors have unusual stories to tell. Burroughs and Eggers, in particular, write humorously about their childhoods/early adulthood, and all three were fascinating both in the way they're written and what they're writing about. These definitely meet your criteria.
2006-11-18 21:33:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some books to stir the imagination:
Dictionary of the Khazars by Milorad Pavic. There is a male and female version. Take your pick.
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino. Magical, inventive.
A Void by Georges Perec. A novel written without a single letter "e" in it.
2006-11-18 21:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by Katryoshka 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried getting a few audio books on tape or CD format? There are so many great "readers" whose job it is to enhance the novel and emphasize funny story lines. If you have never listened to one on CD or cassette tapes, I think you would love it.
Try John Grisham's The Testament, for a funny story about greed, lust and an alcoholic attorney who embarks on a journey which is amazing.
2006-11-19 09:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by kam_1261 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just read Eleanor Rigby by Douglas Coupland. I won't give it away but it involves radioactive waste, the handsomest man in Europe, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a very talented mattress saleman, and a lockdown of a German airport. It's about as off the wall as you can get.
2006-11-18 21:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by Cybele 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller will blow your hair back.
Much Ado About Nothing by Shakesphere is proof something doesn't have to be new to be funny and different.
Mere Christianity by CS Lewis is very different and very good.
Animal Farm by George Orwell is great, amusing and thought provoking.
Naked Pictures of Famous People by John Stewart is hilarious.
2006-11-18 20:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by Who cares 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Finite and Infinite games By: James P. Carse.
He is the Religion and philosophy professor at NYU. It is an amazing book!
2006-11-18 21:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
King Fortis the Brave
2006-11-19 09:38:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Job" by Robert A Heinlein is different. It takes a biblical theme, twists it into modern evangelism and then throws in the "who says so" philosophy. For side splitting humour try Evelyn Waugh's "Jeeves" books (might also include the name 'Bertie Wooster' in the title).
2006-11-18 20:32:20 · answer #10 · answered by St N 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋