Who does not love a bit of dark humour ehh?
Dark humor (also known as black humor or black comedy) is a style of comedy that treats serious, morbid, or taboo subjects with bitter amusement. The humor arises from the incongruity of finding amusement in grim topics such as death, disease, violence, war, discrimination, or suffering
For all the dark humour fans out there, this list was made just for you. Which book is missing on the list? which is your favorite book on the list? what a great list
by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
- This book offers a more lighthearted take on the apocalypse, with an angel and a demon trying to prevent the end of the world. It is widely considered a brilliantly funny and witty novel
by Oyinkan Braithwaite
- This novel is a “short, sharp, murder-filled fun” story that focuses on the complex relationship between Korede and her sister, Ayoola, who has a habit of killing her boyfriends. Reviewers on Goodreads praise the book’s blend of crime, romance, and family saga, as well as its “acerbic humour”.
by Mona Awad
- This book is a highly recommended dark comedy. It is described as disturbing, hilarious, and unhinged, making it a strong choice for those who enjoy a touch of horror with their humor
by Gail Honeyman
- This Sunday Times bestselling novel blends humour with poignant themes, exploring loneliness and social awkwardness through its memorable protagonist. It has been described as an unforgettable literary fiction novel that is both hilarious and tragic
by Bret Easton Ellis
- According to commentators on Reddit, if a reader understands this novel as a satire, they “will howl” at its depiction of a 1980s New York investment banker and serial killer. The book sends out “Promising Young Woman vibes” according to a reviewer.
by Joseph Heller
- A seminal work of dark satire, this novel critiques the logic of war through the absurd experiences of Captain John Yossarian and other airmen in World War II. Its exploration of bureaucracy and madness is a classic of the genre.
by John Kennedy Toole
- Praised as “pure chaotic brilliance,” this book follows the misadventures of Ignatius J. Reilly, a delusional genius whose attempts to navigate the modern world result in hilarious and disastrous consequences.
by Anthony Burgess
- This dystopian novel is an intense read that uses dark humour and satire to explore free will, morality, and social control in a futuristic, violent society.
by Kurt Vonnegut
- Almost any Vonnegut book is highly recommended for dark humour. This one uses science fiction elements and gallows humour to tackle the bombing of Dresden during World War II, a deeply dark and personal subject for the author.
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