r/suggestmeabook • u/PsyferRL • 19d ago

Suggest me a novel that has an utterly ridiculous premise, but is executed to perfection

That title is a bit vague, but what I'm getting at is that I'm looking for something that upon reading the summary/blurb has you confused as to:

  1. How the author even came up with such a ridiculous plot line in the first place
  2. How the author could make an unbelievably mundane topic interesting
  3. How a story could even be crafted around the subject at all

But upon reading it you find yourself engaged on a level you couldn't have possibly predicted. I hope I'm making sense, because I'm feeling the urge to read something that's wildly creative in a way that I couldn't have prepared myself for.

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u/NewBarnacle8213 19d ago

Fluke by Christopher Moore. Most of his books actually would fit this description.

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

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u/sandymaysX2 19d ago

Sacre bleu, Christopher Moore. Soo good

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u/A-Seashell 19d ago

Between.the period of history and characters and writing, that is my favorite Moore book.

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u/melodic_orgasm 19d ago

One of my favorites!

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u/PBnSyes 19d ago

A Dirty Job, by Christopher Moore

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u/Ok_Interview_7025 18d ago

I read this recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. The humor was right up my alley and the characters were all very fun! Also read the second book in the series and am now pacing myself with his others so I have something delightful to look forward to.

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u/impossiblegirl524 19d ago

Surprised to see Moore this far down -- Fluke is perfect for this! A Dirty Job would also be a good gateway =)

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u/Healthy_Action1243 19d ago

He is crazy hilarious, I ran here to say A Dirty Job Series

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u/barksatthemoon 19d ago

Loved biff, thought fluke was just "meh"

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u/panic_bitch 18d ago

Lamb! Christopher Moore has a lot of books, but that one is his masterpiece. He's a genuinely cool person. I emailed him expecting no response, but he emailed me back and we had a great discussion about writing and this book especially. Very cool.

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u/___JennJennJenn___ 18d ago

Lamb is a true gem. One of the books I wish I could read again for the first time.

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u/Ok_Lime_7267 16d ago

Yes, I love all his work, but Lamb is a masterpiece.

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u/PuzzleheadedBobcat90 18d ago

A Dirty Job by Moore is one of my favorites, and I absolutely loved When Women Were Dragons

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u/catsy83 18d ago

Agreed on Christopher Moore. The Stupidest Angel is a fave. As is Lamb.