Odd, surreal and quirky books.

A Listmania! list by H. Mac (Manchester)
 
Misfortune
1.  Misfortune by Wesley Stace
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  "Gender bending surreal and gothic prose.. a captivating and unique 1st novel."
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Hunger
2.  Hunger by Hamsun Knut
The list author says:
  "Written in 1890 (in Norwegian), this arresting tale details a writer's descent into startvation and madness - compelling."
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American Psycho
3.  American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
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  "Cult author B.E.E's most memorable work is this shocking black comedy (or horror, depending on your viewpoint) focusing on 1980's greed culture."
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The Wasp Factory
4.  The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
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  "Narrated by an extremely disturbed 16 yr old, who devotes much of his time to elaborately torturing insects and dealing with an even more psychopathic older brother...a classic must read, honest!"
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Post Office: A Novel
5.  Post Office: A Novel by Charles Bukowski
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  "Absolutely hilarious novel focusing on Bukowski's drunken and repugnant anti-hero, Henry Chinaski"
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The Good Fairies of New York
6.  The Good Fairies of New York by Martin Millar
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  "The reality of Crohn's disease meets the surreality of drunken rock and roll fairies, a good read if you are into fantasy books."
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Neverwhere: The Author's Preferred Text
7.  Neverwhere: The Author's Preferred Text by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "Any of Mr Gaiman's books could go on this list! Neverwhere guides the reader through the underground world beneath London... imaginative and v.atmospheric."
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Beyond Black
8.  Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel
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  "An interesting read, involving a medium dealing not only with her own torments, but also those of the various 'spirits' around her"
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