funny book

American  

noun

Older Use.

1. comic book.

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Etymology

Origin of funny book

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

It’s a bitterly funny book that switches from humor to horror and back at a pace that would be frenzied were the author not so firmly in control.

From Los Angeles Times

Ultimately, she made it through and penned a beautifully written, poignant, and, at times funny, book about grief, body image and self-awareness — arriving at a place of healing and acceptance of herself and her family.

From Seattle Times

It's a painful and funny book about belonging and alienation with subtle and profound insights into the complicated experiences of black immigrants to the US.

From BBC

To be able to write such a strong feminist message in a truly funny book is a remarkable achievement!

From New York Times

Perry’s candid, darkly funny book now earns him an honorary folding chair — and shelf space — beside David Carr, Caroline Knapp, Leslie Jamison, Nic Sheff, Sarah Hepola and other authors who have explored the minute-to-minute, tooth-and-nail skirmish of recovery.

From New York Times