Books about dysfunctional families

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MsSmartShoes · 20/08/2025 22:53

I’m looking for something darkly comic such as:

Barbara Comyns
Nina Stibbe
Nancy Mitford

I don’t want to be shocked and miserable - more surprised but relatable. Humour is a must.

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FknOmniShambles · 22/08/2025 11:51

Surely some classic Adrian Mole fits these criteria!

Borka · 21/08/2025 22:30

Wise Children by Angela Carter might fit the bill

Panticus · 21/08/2025 11:37

Have you tried either of these authors?
Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Tropper

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