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A biting, satirical crash course in the absurdities and expenses of the American political machine. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Parliament of whores.

  • exasperated
  • absurdist
  • cynical
  1. 01

    Stupid white men

    Michael Moore · 2001

    A loud, unapologetic, and darkly funny primal scream against political and corporate hypocrisy.

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    • cynical
    • satirical
    • irreverent
  2. 02

    America (the book)

    Jon Stewart and The Writers of The Daily Show · 2004

    A laugh-out-loud, mock-educational romp through the hypocrisies and absurdities of the American political system.

    Shares:
    • exasperated
    • cynical
    • satirical
    • irreverent
  3. 03

    Lies

    Al Franken · 2003

    A sharp, humorous dismantling of political rhetoric and media falsehoods that invites readers to laugh at the absurdity of modern political culture.

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    • exasperated
    • cynical
    • satirical
    • humorous
  4. 04

    Parkinson's Law

    C. Northcote Parkinson

    A delightfully dry, pseudo-scientific skewering of institutional bloat that makes the maddening absurdities of the modern workplace feel hilariously inevitable.

    Shares:
    • cynical
    • satirical
    • wry
  5. 05

    I Am America (And So Can You!)

    Stephen Colbert

    A bombastic, laugh-out-loud masterclass in political satire delivered by cable news's favorite faux-conservative blowhard.

    Shares:
    • satirical
  6. 06

    Better than sex

    Hunter S. Thompson · 1994

    A manic, drug-fueled joyride through the dark, corrupt, and intoxicating underbelly of American political theater.

    Shares:
    • cynical
  7. 07

    Fear and Loathing

    Hunter S. Thompson · 1973

    A manic, sweat-soaked joyride through the dark and absurd underbelly of the American political machine.

    Shares:
    • cynical
    • satirical
    • irreverent
    • political absurdity
  8. 08

    The end of America

    Naomi Wolf · 2007

    An urgent, step-by-step warning about the fragility of democracy and a passionate plea to defend civil liberties.

    Feels:
    • tense
    • apprehensive
    • dread-soaked
  9. 09

    Crooked Little Vein

    Warren Ellis · 2008

    A chaotic, darkly comedic plunge into the seedy, depraved underbelly of a decaying America.

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    • absurdist
    • cynical
    • satirical
    • irreverent
  10. 10

    The World According to Clarkson

    Jeremy Clarkson

    A boisterous, laugh-out-loud tour through the absurdities and eccentricities of modern life.

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    • cynical
    • satirical
    • irreverent
    • wry
  11. 11

    The revolution

    Ron Paul

    An urgent, impassioned call to arms that channels political disillusionment into a righteous defense of individual liberty.

    Feels:
    • righteous
    • alarmed
    • rebellious
  12. 12

    War is a racket

    Smedley Darlington Butler · 1935

    A blistering, no-holds-barred dismantling of the military-industrial complex delivered by a decorated insider who has finally had enough.

    Shares:
    • cynical

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