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The Master and Margarita

The Master and Margarita

Mikhail Bulgakov

A satirical novel blending fantasy and reality, exploring themes of power, freedom, and good vs. evil.

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Catch-22

Catch-22

Joseph Heller

A satirical novel set in World War II, critiquing bureaucracy and the absurdity of war.

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Candide

Candide

Voltaire

A satirical novel following the naive protagonist Candide on his misadventures, critiquing optimism and society.

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How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

Mohsin Hamid

A satirical novel following a man’s journey from poverty to wealth in Asia, reflecting on social and economic issues.

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The Bonfire of the Vanities

The Bonfire of the Vanities

Tom Wolfe

A satirical novel about greed, wealth, and scandal in 1980s New York, focusing on a Wall Street bond trader.

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Don Quixote

Don Quixote

Miguel De Cervantes

A classic novel about a nobleman’s fantastical adventures, exploring themes of idealism and reality.

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Cat's Cradle

Cat's Cradle

Kurt Vonnegut

A satirical novel that explores science, religion, and human folly, focusing on a fictional substance called Ice-Nine.

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Mother Night

Mother Night

Kurt Vonnegut

A novel about a former Nazi propagandist reflecting on his actions and identity, questioning morality and duality.

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America

America

Jon Stewart

A humorous take on American politics and history, providing satirical commentary on the state of the nation.

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Memoirs and Misinformation

Memoirs and Misinformation

Jim Carrey

A satirical novel blending fact and fiction, offering a surreal exploration of fame and identity.

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A Man in Full

A Man in Full

Tom Wolfe

A satirical novel examining wealth, power, and ambition in contemporary American society.

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Savage News

Savage News

Jessica Yellin

A satirical novel that provides insight into the world of broadcast journalism.

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Thank You for Smoking

Thank You for Smoking

Christopher Buckley

A satire about the tobacco industry and the art of spin.

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Hannah Versus the Tree

Hannah Versus the Tree

Leland de la Durantaye

Novel that combines satire and adventure.

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Absurdistan

Absurdistan

Gary Shteyngart

Satirical novel set in a fictional post-Soviet nation.

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Radical Chic

Radical Chic

Tom Wolfe

Critique of the trend of wealthy elites embracing radical causes.

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