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
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
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”.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ode Written On The First Of January by Robert Southey
Come melancholy Moralizer—come! Gather with me the dark and wintry wreath; With me engarland now The SEPULCHRE OF TIME!
Come Moralizer to the funeral song! I pour the dirge of the Departed Days, For well the funeral song Befits this solemn hour.
But hark! even now the merry bells ring round With clamorous joy to welcome in this day, This consecrated day, To Mirth and Indolence.
Mortal! whilst Fortune with benignant hand Fills to the brim thy cup of happiness, Whilst her unclouded sun Illumes thy summer day,
Canst thou rejoice—rejoice that Time flies fast? That Night shall shadow soon thy summer sun? That swift the stream of Years Rolls to Eternity?
If thou hast wealth to gratify each wish, If Power be thine, remember what thou art— Remember thou art Man, And Death thine heritage!
Hast thou known Love? does Beauty's better sun Cheer thy fond heart with no capricious smile, Her eye all eloquence, Her voice all harmony?
Oh state of happiness! hark how the gale Moans deep and hollow o'er the leafless grove! Winter is dark and cold— Where now the charms of Spring?
Sayst thou that Fancy paints the future scene In hues too sombrous? that the dark-stol'd Maid With stern and frowning front Appals the shuddering soul?
And would'st thou bid me court her faery form When, as she sports her in some happier mood, Her many-colour'd robes Dance varying to the Sun?
Ah vainly does the Pilgrim, whose long road Leads o'er the barren mountain's storm-vext height, With anxious gaze survey The fruitful far-off vale.
Oh there are those who love the pensive song To whom all sounds of Mirth are dissonant! There are who at this hour Will love to contemplate!
For hopeless Sorrow hails the lapse of Time, Rejoicing when the fading orb of day Is sunk again in night, That one day more is gone.
And he who bears Affliction's heavy load With patient piety, well pleas'd he knows The World a pilgrimage, The Grave the inn of rest.
Last day of the year, Today,31st December, dear, I hope you all on this very day, Stay and enjoy without fear. Live a life of human being With compassion, forgive And forget all for any action. Live a life with nectar, my dear, And see, everyone as your Near and dear and keep all Together, treat them as One family members, all love, All peace be with you During the whole next new year.
Black glove at my neck- the end of the year. Those lovers were soldiers, bed spies, bombs of leg losing, the mind dropping in one blow.
Masters of bullets, sacred sabotage, reasons why I listened to the radio blaring the sweet song of someone else's bad news.
Voices of valleys in the distance, sinking at the notice of runaway trains, the apocalypse-what little we know of it, the quiet contemplation of last night's champagne.
I search for any light in the flickering distance, as the sound of the unknown approaches.
