Leviathan

An incredible book, compelling from the start. Though the book commits a very serious taboo, focusing not only on an author, but also the writing of a book, it does not estrange the reader. Instead, the main character tells the story of his dead friend before the authorities can figure out what happened and broadcast their own findings. In the process, everything about the main character is revealed.
Similar to other absurd books like Murakami, but works so much better...