Book Advice

Please use this sub-forum to discuss any fiction books or series that do not fit into one of the other categories. If the fiction book fits into one the other categories, please use that category instead.
Post Reply
andrew_791
Posts: 2
Joined: 21 Jun 2007, 00:45
Bookshelf Size: 0

Book Advice

Post by andrew_791 »

Okay, I'm looking for some works which fit one or more of the below criteria:

- Modern American social commentary
- Satire
- Witty humor, but with substance
- Stupid and risque things that happen in a New York City
- Fresh ideas and themes
Any suggestions appreciated.
Top
User avatar
kaytie
Posts: 118
Joined: 17 Jan 2007, 11:42
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by kaytie »

How about Kockroach: A Novel, by Tylor Knox?

It's got everything you want--NYC, Satire, Social Commentary about Modern America, Witty, Etc.

If you pick this one up it's imperative you also read Kafka's short story "Metamorphosis" first. Not because the novel doesn't stand on its own (it does) but so you have the full effect.
Top
paperbackreader
Posts: 5
Joined: 01 Jul 2007, 02:40
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by paperbackreader »

A book whcih seems to tick quite a few boxes for you might be VERNON GOD LITTLE by DBC Pierre.

Funny, yet substantive, modern social commentary and satirical. I think it's what you're looking for!
Top
zackary10
Posts: 2
Joined: 21 Jun 2007, 23:08
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by zackary10 »

One of the books which interest me is “Tales of a New York Limo Driver” by Nicky Testaforte. It talks about the stupid and risque things that happen in a New York City limo.

Not only does the author tell amazing stories of sex, excess and stupidity, he also offers up a bunch of driving and travel tips, some very sarcastic and scathing. I found the book at amazon dot com
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Other Fiction Forum”