the works of Richard Brautigan are whimsically absurdist. I've read all his major novels and poetry. I'm currently reading Eugène Ionesco's Rhinoseros, an absurdist play. I won't spoil it for you, it's wonderful. Waiting for Godot is the classic example... Thomas Pynchon's V probably qualifies, it's very good and not as dense/opaque as his other works. Anything by Kafka probably qualifies, although The Trial would be my favorite. I haven't read The Tartar Steppe yet, but I've heard good things. It is on my shelf. what are some you like?
Excellent suggestions all the way around. Particularly liked the Murakami and Brautigan books. I have had the 'Kavalier' and The Flounder on my shelf for years - you've convinced me to read those this year - no more putting those off. I also want to read Grass' The Tin Drum soon. Your background shows a very nice library.
I know!!! My reading list is so big that I know I'm completely defeated, I will never finish it. At least its good to know that there are many good books still in the world.
That's true. Not only will we never run out of books to read... We'll never run out of GOOD books to read! That's a better philosophy than: "I'll never read all the good books!"
We took a look, we saw a Nook. on his head he had a hook, on his hook he had a book. on his book was "How to Cook." we saw him sit and try to cook. He took a look in the book on the hook. But a Nook can't read, so a Nook can't cook. SO! what good to a Nook is a hook cook book?
Hi! At least two of the books are still available. If you're still interested, go to my ABOUT tab. You'll find my email address there. If you send me your address, I'll get them in the mail ASAP.
In your twisted family category, I would recommend We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson.
I'll have to check that out! thanks
Great list. I'm ploughing my way through The Wind-Up Bird Chronicles by Murakami at the moment so, all the themes you mention are very apt.
Dear sir, thank you for your kind explanations about all kinds of books. I enjoyed some information on Murakami. Again, many thanks.
The Flounder looks amazing
it's definitely time i reread it. but my reading goals for 2024 are already overly-ambitious.
@@gronskeibooks i love absurdist fiction. If you have any other recommendations, would love to know.
the works of Richard Brautigan are whimsically absurdist. I've read all his major novels and poetry. I'm currently reading Eugène Ionesco's Rhinoseros, an absurdist play. I won't spoil it for you, it's wonderful. Waiting for Godot is the classic example... Thomas Pynchon's V probably qualifies, it's very good and not as dense/opaque as his other works. Anything by Kafka probably qualifies, although The Trial would be my favorite. I haven't read The Tartar Steppe yet, but I've heard good things. It is on my shelf. what are some you like?
@@gronskeibooks thank you, love waiting for Gadot... can't wait to get my hands on them!
And love the channel -look forward to reading Orbital as well
Excellent suggestions all the way around. Particularly liked the Murakami and Brautigan books. I have had the 'Kavalier' and The Flounder on my shelf for years - you've convinced me to read those this year - no more putting those off. I also want to read Grass' The Tin Drum soon. Your background shows a very nice library.
I want to read Tin Drum soon too! happy reading!
You had me at immortal talking fish 😅
I know!!! My reading list is so big that I know I'm completely defeated, I will never finish it. At least its good to know that there are many good books still in the world.
That's true. Not only will we never run out of books to read... We'll never run out of GOOD books to read!
That's a better philosophy than: "I'll never read all the good books!"
In Watermelon Sugar is awesome - you are the first BookTuber I have seen to ever even know the existence of that book, so you earn 273 Gold stars 🙂
MR. FLIBBLE!
What about the Dr Seuss category? That's on my level. 👀
We took a look, we saw a Nook. on his head he had a hook, on his hook he had a book. on his book was "How to Cook." we saw him sit and try to cook. He took a look in the book on the hook. But a Nook can't read, so a Nook can't cook. SO! what good to a Nook is a hook cook book?
I would like all three books if still available (2nd version of a Chabon you showed, Brave New World, and the blue-cover edition of Hueakami).
Hi! At least two of the books are still available. If you're still interested, go to my ABOUT tab. You'll find my email address there. If you send me your address, I'll get them in the mail ASAP.
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very good videos man ! keep it up
thank you!
Can't find an English translation of 'O Lost'.