by Steve Martin
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Comedy, Humor, and Fiction.
With Cruel Shoes, Steve Martin proves that his humor more than translates to the written page; it excels there. Since he has always written his own material, books are a natural medium for Steve's comic genius. And his extravagant wit shines brightly indeed in this rollicking collection of short fabulous pieces....
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Consider A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Recommended by 9 sources.
“A Confederacy of Dunces is a sprawling, high-energy comic novel that sustains broad humor through repeated set-pieces and a distinctive narrative voice. Its useful part is continuous, extravagant comic payoff: jokes and absurd situations arrive often enough to keep momentum for readers who savor loud, eccentric comedy. Its main limitation is tonal relentlessness — the voice and gags rarely soften, which can feel repetitive or wearing for readers who prefer subtlety or tighter plotting. No exercises.”
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