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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

by...Douglas Adams     average rating...4.0 / 5
tags...absolutely book comedy ever fantastic fiction most overrated sciencefiction the
shelved by...Atreides bookgirl82 electrichair LilTailor Shadows_of_Colour slowtostart
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'Don't think too hard'

entry by...slowtostart     updated...Jan 03, '07     spoilers...none

Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. The movie was a let down but i expected that. This book is one of those that no matter what the film adaptation, everyone will be unhappy with something because there is no substitute for their own imaginings of the story. I had so much fun reading this, which was refreshing and great because I normally don't enjoy fantasy/scifi stuff.

This will be one of those books I give to people in 20 years time just to see the look of scepticism on their face at such an old book and then to see their pure enjoyment by the time they hit chapter two. This really is a timeless wonder I think and one that you absolutely cannot judge by it's cover (or its fans - they're too varied).

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The Laments: A Novel

by...George Hagen     average rating...4.0 / 5
tags...comedy dark english expatriates family tragedy
shelved by...Azurmas
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'Tragic External Forces'

entry by...Azurmas     updated...Aug 26, '08     spoilers...n/a

As other reviewers have suggested, the Laments are aptly named. Tragedy visits the family frequently, but it is less of a jolt to the readers than it might be, thanks to Hagen's light touch.

It may be that Hagen's subjects evoke more sympathy for their disasters since the source of their troubles is typically not a personal defect or weakness, but the collusion of external racism, greed, callous speculation, or misinformation. Watch for one character in particular to shed naivete late in the book, and finally break down the last barrier to a more hopeful future.

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Polish Joke

by...David Ives     average rating...4.0 / 5
tags...comedy ensemble play polishamerican
shelved by...jill
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Mr. Norris Changes Trains

by...CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD     average rating...4.0 / 5
tags...comedy european fiction historical realism
shelved by...miserablizm
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entry by...miserablizm     updated...Jun 07, '08     spoilers...n/a

Amazing. Isherwood writes with subtlety and flair. Touching, hilarious, painful, very interesting.

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Sour Grapes

by...M. E. Landress     average rating...5.0 / 5
tags...comedy murder mystery satire
shelved by...OlaMae
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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

by...Douglas Adams     average rating...4.3 / 5
tags...comedy mystery porlock random
shelved by...Azlyna electrichair FontMaster lacyopal LilTailor
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'What?'

entry by...FontMaster     updated...Jun 26, '07     spoilers...none

A book in which the main character turns out to be the "Person from Porlock" who is on a mission to stop Samuel Taylor Coleridge from completeting his famous "Kubla Kahn, A Fragment" poem lest the universe be destroyed--how is this not a perfect novel for a lit geek like myself? I don't know. Possibly because the first time I read it was in 2003 and I had never read "Kubla Kahn," had no idea what the book was talking about, and read it between customers while I was working the box office at our town's cinema. I've tried to pick it up again since then, but the truth is I still haven't been able to get into it enough to finish it a second time. Sad, because I love that Person from Porlock and I'd like to know more about him. Maybe I'll try it again and change my mind :)

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Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul

by...Douglas Adams     average rating...4.4 / 5
tags...comedy humor mythology random thor
shelved by...Azlyna electrichair FontMaster LilTailor Shadows_of_Colour
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The Next Adventures of Guy

by...Norm Cowie     average rating...none
tags...3rs comedy contemporary cowie fiction humor literature norm novel wit
shelved by...krin5292 MrsRJ
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The Adventures of Guy

by...Norm Cowie     average rating...none
tags...3rs comedy cowie fiction humor norm series wit
shelved by...MrsRJ
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The Gospel According to Sydney Welles: A Novel

by...Susi Rajah     average rating...none
tags...comedy contemporary rajah romance romantic susi
shelved by...MrsRJ
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'Rajah Redefines the Genre'

entry by...MrsRJ     updated...Nov 10, '07     spoilers...n/a

Sidney Welles is assigned the Catholic Church image overhaul campaign and sets out to give the church a face lift of sorts…what ensues is a hilarious stumble through questions of faith, love and self discovery.

Susi Rajah’s solo debut has proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that contemporary literature or Chic Lit can be thought provoking and outrageously funny without requiring the reader to check their common sense and intellect at the door.

Sydney Welles was one of those career women that seemed to have everything figured out and running smoothly. However, that which works so well on paper does not always translate into reality quite so seamlessly. Dumped by her boyfriend for a shapelier blond, she throws herself into work. Assigned, by her alcoholic boss, to the all important Catholic Church image overhaul campaign, it’s up to Sidney to find a way to put the church back into the good graces of the people. She begins sending emails to god, simple questions, comments and personal observations and rants. In one particularly poignant communication she tells ‘god’ she prefers he not respond, because these days folks that claim to speak with him aren’t exactly Solomon or David.

Part saint, part sinner, wholly engrossing, this book will have you laughing, while nodding your head in agreement. The no-nonsensical dialogue style brings the reader right into the heart and soul of theological, religious debates, as well as, the hypocrisy within our society through this hilarious, entertaining read. The blurbs on the dust cover are appealing appetizers, that give the reader an indication of the delicious entree just waiting to be devoured. Brilliantly conceived, uniquely written and conveyed with depth and conviction, Rajah’s quick wit and subtle criticisms, combined with no holds barred emails to the Big Guy himself, demonstrate her uniquely evocative way of crafting an intelligent feast that is truly satisfying!

This is one of those novels you will want to pass around to friends and family! I recommend this novel to all fiction readers, ladies and gentlemen alike! If you enjoy a fun read that seems to melt the hours from the clock and never insults your intelligence, The Gospel According To Sidney Wells delivers!

Happy Reading!


This would be a wonderfully fun romantic comedy movie - provided the right folks were cast to play the roles! I would love to see it on the big screen!

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