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What are some books that remind you of films by the Coen Brothers?

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@rosshardy
Ross HardySupporter

Everyone loves a Coen Brothers film, but what are some books that gave you that same feeling? I'm looking for dark humour, wholesome (and not-so-wholesome) characters, fantastic plots, unexpected turns… give us your faves!

The Blade Itself

#1 of 5 in The First Law

2001 • 2,031 Readers • 560 pages • 4.1

The Lies of Locke Lamora

#1 of 3 in Gentleman Bastard

2006 • 2,185 Readers • 745 pages • 4.3

The Library at Mount Char

2015 • 854 Readers • 390 pages • 4

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

1990 • 2,400 Readers • 432 pages • 4.2

Priest of Bones

#1 of 4 in War for the Rose Throne

2018 • 210 Readers • 352 pages • 3.7

Catch-22

#1 of 2 in Catch-22

1961 • 1,910 Readers • 466 pages • 4

The Crown Jewels

#1 of 3 in Maijstral

1987 • 8 Readers • 638 pages • 3.4

As I Lay Dying

1930 • 512 Readers • 231 pages • 3.6