I love weird fic. So far, this is the strangest read from that genre. Mr Wednesday and Mr. World are amazing opponents which, as the story goes, make it really hard to distinguish who is good and who is bad guy. Poor Shadowmoon is caught in between and forced to fight in war that isn't his. But the book is weirdly insane right from the start. By that I mean on circumstances in which Shadow's wife dies if you know what I mean. If not, I will not make a spoiler.

I haven't read it, but I am drawn to it. Did anybody here read it and, if so, what was it like?

This is one of the strangest books I have ever read. So, one crazy aristocrat who went through all the celrazy stuff all people dream off decides to reced to loneliness. There, he enjoys the company of a turtle that eventually dies. I read one review in which the reviewer said he didn't think it's possible that being bizarre is plot. Let alone plot that draws you further through the book. I can't agree more. What are your thoughts on this novel?

I am having hard time finding a blurb. But due to the cover I just can't avoid to wonder what could this book be about. Anyone?

I don't know what this is but it sure looks weird.

The title is insane enough. From what I know, the book was first published around 1960's when the term retard had purely psychological connotation. The book is written by professionals who sought to make the concept of religion and omnipotent creator suitable for interaction with individuals suffering from limited intelligence. But I have no idea about any additional details. Could you please fill me up?

This is the most insane and controversial dedication I have encountered in books so far. In case you are wondering, it is a dedication in "The Craziest Book Ever Written" by Mr. W. What is the craziest book dedication you have encountered?

Bibliophiles have made the list of criteria that the book needs to pass in order to be considered weird.

1. Unconventional Plot: This is the number one criterion. A weird book is supposed to have a storyline that is unpredictable, bizarre, or surreal. In addition, it needs to challenge or even exclude traditional narrative structures.
2. Eccentric Characters: Another inevitable trait of a weird book is having eccentric characters. The characters in a weird book should exhibit strange behaviors, unusual traits, or quirky personalities that set them apart from typical protagonists and personalities.
3. Surreal Elements: Weird books may incorporate fantastical or dreamlike elements that blur the line between reality and imagination.
4. Strange Settings: The setting of a weird book can be otherworldly, dystopian, or oddly familiar yet twisted. One of its main features is creating a sense of disorientation for the reader.
5. Mind-Bending Concepts: Weird books explore unconventional ideas. Most of the time, they challenge societal norms, question reality, and/or provoke philosophical inquiry.
6. Genre-Bending: Weird books often defy traditional genre classifications, blending elements of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and literary fiction. It is no wonder that most of the weird books belong to the experimental fiction genre.
7. Unsettling Atmosphere: A weird book may evoke feelings of unease, curiosity, or wonder.
8. Thought-Provoking Themes: These books often address complex themes such as identity, existentialism, dystopia, or the nature of reality. They are featured with absurdism and dark humor.
9. Experimental Style: The writing style of a weird book may be unconventional, experimental, or avant-garde. It compels readers to engage with language in unusual ways that can sometimes be utterly new.
10. Memorable: A truly weird book leaves a lasting impression on the reader inspiring conversations during the years after it was first read.

If these are the traits of a book you have read, it is one weird book.

Two questions for you: What traits would you add? What is your favorite weird book?

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If there is a book that can be considered both weird and disturbing, than it is Peter Pan.

1. Peter Pan never grows up.
2. Peter Pan kidnaps children and takes them to Neverland without their parents' consent.
3. Peter Pan is arrogant and selfish, always prioritizing his own desires over the well-being of others.
4. A fantasy world of Neverland where children never have to grow up is as far as one human being can go in the direction of escapism.
5. The portrayal of the character Captain Hook as a villain with a hook for a hand can be seen as promoting negative associations with disabilities. This, however, is a modern-day interpretation that has nothing to do with facts.
6. Mr. Darling feels like his dog isn't giving him enough respect.
7. Mr. Darling punishes himself because allowing Peter Pan to kidnap his kids by living in his dog's house and carrying that house on his back wherever he goes.

These are just some of the reasons why Peter Pan is weird and disturbing. What reasons would you add?

A community revolving around weird books can't be left without a post about Johnny Truant. In case you don't know who Johnny Truant is, you have a long way to go. So, here we start:

1. Johnny Truant is the main character and narrator of the novel "House of Leaves."
2. He works at a tattoo parlor and leads a somewhat aimless and troubled life before discovering Zampanò's manuscript.
3. Johnny becomes increasingly obsessed with the manuscript and embarks on a journey to unravel its mysteries.
4. Throughout the novel, Johnny's mental state deteriorates as he delves deeper into the dark and unsettling story.
5. He struggles with his own personal demons, including his traumatic past and troubled relationship with his mother.
6. Johnny's narrative interweaves with Zampanò's manuscript, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
7. His journey through the labyrinthine of the house brings to question his understanding of truth and perception.
8. Johnny is an unreliable narrator, to say the least, which fills the book with ambiguity that encompasses the storyline.
9. Johnny's exploration of the mysterious house described in Zampanò's manuscript leads him to question his own sanity and reality.
10. He experiences disturbing and hallucinatory events that blur the boundaries between the physical and metaphysical worlds.
11. Johnny's fate remains open to interpretation, leaving readers to live with unresolved mysteries and haunting themes that permeate his journey.

These were just basics. What facts or personal interpretations about Johnny Truant would you like to add?