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9 Satire reviews on The Bookish Elf. Satire here most often crosses with Dystopian, Humour and Literary Fiction. The authors we review most are George Orwell and Chuck Palahniuk.

What elevates A Real Collusion by Stu Strumwasser above standard political thrillers is its refusal to simplify. The novel does not offer easy heroes or clean resolutions. John Campbell is inspiring but also wounded,…

Freshly Laidoff is a remarkable debut that succeeds on multiple levels—as a compelling personal narrative, a sharp critique of corporate culture, and an insightful examination of contemporary society. Its greatest strength lies in its…

Animal Farm is a novel that completely shook me. A novel that will haunt and accompany for the rest of my life, and that I will continue to dread and look forward to picking…

Thomas Keech's writing is sublime, and the narrator's tender, humorous, and indulgent tone is what makes this book so charming and poignant. The book held a quiet strength that remained insulated from the attacks of…

Douglas Vigliotti wrote a story with the perfect blend of humor, passion and drama. His writing just flowed and had me invested from the moment I began to read. There is a chance, when…

The book takes you through all the familiar events of the last year to recent election and the result. The staffing changes are there, as are darker things, like Putin, North Korea, and Charlottesville...…

Wassmer has crafted a story that's equal parts hilarious and thought-provoking, skewering everything from social media influencers to toxic masculinity along the way. It's a promising start for a new author, and I, for…

"Shock Induction" is not an easy read, but it's an important one. Palahniuk has crafted a nightmare vision of meritocracy gone mad, forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths about ambition, free will, and the…









A Real Collusion, Freshly Laidoff, Animal Farm, Mallory’s Manly Methods, Tom Collins are our highest-rated Satire reviews.
George Orwell (2), Chuck Palahniuk (1), Douglas Vigliotti (1), Ed. Weinberger (1), M.J. Wassmer (1).
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