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Books tagged with "hilarious"

 
Weekend by William McIlvanney

Weekend

By William McIlvanney

A short novel about a group of students and lecturers meeting for a study weekend on a Scottish Island. Sex is the driving force, relationships are made and broken and at times it’s a little like a bedroom farce. Very funny.

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Parties by Tom Lappin

Parties

By Tom Lappin

Be careful what you wish for, you might find it! A black comedy about growing up…enjoy.

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Be My Enemy by Christopher Brookmyre

Be My Enemy

By Christopher Brookmyre

If you’ve not yet met Brookmyre’s anti-hero, Jack Parlabane, then now’s your chance. A country house freebie is the setting for this bitingly witty, white knuckle ride – expect jokes as abrasive as sandpaper and plenty of fun.

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A Visit from Voltaire by Dinah Lee Kung

A Visit from Voltaire

By Dinah Lee Kung

What is an American divorcee and her children doing in a remote village in Switzerland? And can this stinky old man in the funny clothes really be Voltaire come back to life? You'd better have an ambulance on standby reading this, in case you hurt yourself when you fall about laughing.

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The Incredible Adam Spark by Alan Bissett

The Incredible Adam Spark

By Alan Bissett

This is a moving, hilarious, fantastical adventure. There are no easy answers for Sparky as he battles to choose between good and evil in a world that makes it hard to tell the difference. He is a fast food worker and a Queen fan. The local gang bully him, then try to lure him into deeper and darker peril. His sister loves another woman and on top of all this, it appears Sparky has been chosen to become Scotland’s first and only superhero. If you are easily offended, get over it and try this book. It is incredible, you’ll enjoy it!

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