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Robert Rankin's Brentford series is a collection of humorous and fantastical novels set in a mythologized version of West London. The stories follow an eccentric cast of characters as they confront bizarre and supernatural events, blending elements of science fiction, fantasy, and comedy. Rankin's imaginative storytelling and witty humor create a unique and entertaining reading experience.
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Good Omens
Fans of Robert Rankin's blend of humor, the supernatural, and eccentric characters will enjoy Good Omens. This novel is a comedic take on the apocalypse, as an angel and a demon team up to prevent the end of the world.
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The Eyre Affair
If you enjoy the literary references and alternate reality elements in the Brentford series, you'll appreciate The Eyre Affair. This novel takes place in a world where literature is taken very seriously, and follows literary detective Thursday Next as she investigates the kidnapping of Jane Eyre from her novel.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
If you enjoy the wacky and absurd humor found in the Brentford series, you'll love The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This science fiction classic follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary man who escapes the destruction of Earth and embarks on a journey through the galaxy.
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Neverwhere
Readers who enjoy the fantastical elements and London-based settings in the Brentford series will find a kindred spirit in Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. This novel follows a young man named Richard Mayhew as he navigates the hidden world beneath London, filled with strange creatures and magical forces.
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The Dark Tower series
Fans of the Brentford series' blending of genres and epic storytelling will find a lot to love in Stephen King's The Dark Tower series. This epic fantasy/science fiction/western series follows the last gunslinger, Roland Deschain, on his quest to reach the Dark Tower.
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The Bartimaeus Trilogy
If you enjoy the supernatural elements and clever banter in the Brentford series, you'll enjoy The Bartimaeous Trilogy. This series follows a young magician's apprentice named Nathaniel as he summons a wise-cracking djinn named Bartimaeus to help him in his schemes.
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