I've just finished reading 'Perks of being a wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky and really enjoyed it. Wondered if anyone could reccommend a good book. Have you read anything recently?
I'm looking for something really funny but quite deep... long shot??
2007-01-18 22:02:51 · 34 answers · asked by laura b 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon is a nice read. I also liked Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli.
2007-01-18 22:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Hi Laura. I wasn't going to answer this one until I saw some comedian had recommended Anne Rice. Don't do it! Completely humourless and as deep as a puddle.
Based on your given book I would suggest "I Capture the Castle" by Dodie Smith, then possibly "Man and Boy" by Tony Parsons, although the latter is a touch sad at the end.
If I can suggest a wild card, it would be "Fridays Child" by Georgette Heyer - if you can find a copy. Don't be put off by the style, it all clicks into place by chapter 3 and then you have a cracker on your hands, honestly!
Good luck, Steve.
2007-01-19 04:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by Steve J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking for something lightweight then try Lisa Jewell; Thirty Nothing, Ralph's Party,One Hit Wonder,Vince And Joy,A Friend Of The Family...she's got a new one out too but I can't remember the title.
If you're looking for something more serious try Eddie's Bastard by William Kawalski and the sequel Somewhere South Of Here,An Equal Music by Vikram Seth,A challenging read would be The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood...If you just want belly laughs then just go for anything by Bill Bryson,Clive James,or the totally bonkers Dame Edna Evaredge.(how do you spell evarage?) Sorry ! Forgot to mention my fave book Jane Eyre....(yes THAT old chestnut!)
2007-01-19 00:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not long ago I read "Vernon God Little" by DBC Pierre. It's very funny and extremely perceptive on all kinds of different levels. But it's pretty dark, and it won't let you off the hook and leave you feeling like life is like a box of chocloates or anything simple and cute like that. not to say that it's doom and gloom and depressing; it will get you to think about things and look around you and it provides a hilarious story of just how messed up things can get to be.
I have never heard of Stephen Chbosky or his book and otherwise have no idea what your taste in reading is like, but that's my 2 cents anyway.
2007-01-18 22:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian. by Marina Lewycka (Viking) Feuding sisters are forced to co-operate when their eccentric Ukrainian born dad marries and brings over a Ukrainian bride Valentina. Good characters, well drawn and funny.
Interspersed are extracts of his book (this where the tractors come in)
Book is short listed for the Orange prize
2007-01-20 08:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by tagette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Savage and Ascension by Kelley Armstrong.Both are available free from the author's website.They tell the story of Clayton,how he was made a werewolf,how Jeremy rescued the feral child wolf and earned Clayton's undying gratitude,and how Clayton became someone to reckon with in his Pack.Told in 1st person from Clayton's view,it is poignant and touching at times and humorous.We understand how his childhood influenced his later life.
2007-01-19 03:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Secrets of a Family Album by Isla Dewar. I found it really funny but it also made me think about family dynamics - how easily people within a family become hurt or offended often unintentionally. A very human story about members of a family that span 4 generations.
2007-01-19 04:55:16 · answer #7 · answered by judy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The curious incident of the dog, etc, as recommended by someone else is good, Also, look out for 'The Shadow in the Wind' excellent, 'Perfume' is good too, and Cloud Atlas is another strange but wonderful book
2007-01-18 22:13:32 · answer #8 · answered by Christine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cochetopa Dreams by Carroll Allison
2007-01-19 03:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by ima-bratt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Trials Of Arthur by CJ Stone. Thats deep, true, and funny.
2007-01-19 01:13:29 · answer #10 · answered by Laura-southdevonplayers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋