Defector Reads A Book Is Deciding If This Is The Funniest Novel Ever Written | Defector

"The last few times Defector staffers have gathered to read a book, we've chosen sports novels. Namely, baseball and cycling. Well, we're continuing that trend with the sport of chasing down your wife, Norma, and her lover, Dupree, who have taken off in your car with your credit cards. That's right: We're doing Charles Portis's 1979 comic masterpiece, The Dog of the South."

"Well, we're continuing that trend with the sport of chasing down your wife, Norma, and her lover, Dupree, who have taken off in your car with your credit cards. That's right: We're doing Charles Portis's 1979 comic masterpiece, The Dog of the South. Bill Hader loves it. So do the Coen brothers. Some people (me) claim it's the funniest novel ever written in English. Other people (Giri) have never read it. Join us back here on Oct. 15 to see what we think."

Defector staffers previously chose sports novels when gathering to read together, focusing on baseball and cycling. The current selection continues that trend with a comedic pursuit story centered on chasing a wife, Norma, and her lover, Dupree, after they depart in the protagonist's car with his credit cards. The chosen book is the 1979 comic masterpiece The Dog of the South. Comedic admirers include Bill Hader and the Coen brothers. Some readers consider the novel the funniest ever written in English, while others have not yet read it. A group meeting is scheduled for Oct. 15 to share reactions.

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