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Job: A Comedy of Justice by Robert A. Heinlein

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In Job: A Comedy of Justice, did you enjoy ...

... the irreverent, satirical humor about religion and the apocalypse?

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett

If you enjoyed the irreverent wit and satirical take on religious themes in Job: A Comedy of Justice, you'll love Good Omens. The unlikely duo of Aziraphale and Crowley find themselves at the center of the apocalypse, but their banter, comic misadventures, and hilarious observations about humanity echo the playfulness you enjoyed with Alex and Margrethe's journey through alternate realities.

... the exploration of religious institutions, faith, and philosophical themes?

Small Gods by Terry Pratchett

If you liked the way Job: A Comedy of Justice tackled questions of faith, divine justice, and bureaucracy among the gods, Small Gods will delight you. It follows the god Om, who finds himself trapped in the body of a tortoise, and novice Brutha as they challenge organized religion and ponder the nature of belief, all with sharp wit and insight.

... the absurdist, universe-hopping adventure with satirical commentary?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

If you appreciated Alex's surreal odyssey across multiple realities and the satirical jabs at gods and bureaucracy, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will be a perfect fit. Follow Arthur Dent as he’s whisked off Earth and into a universe brimming with cosmic absurdity, bureaucratic nonsense, and clever takedowns of life’s big questions.

... the irreverent, comedic retelling of religious stories?

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

If you enjoyed Heinlein’s playful, subversive approach to biblical stories in Job: A Comedy of Justice, you’ll love Lamb. This novel retells the life of Jesus through the eyes of his childhood friend Biff, delivering a hilarious, heartfelt, and often outrageous spin on familiar religious tales.

... the exploration of morality, society, and unconventional philosophy?

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein

If you were drawn to the way Job: A Comedy of Justice questions social norms, morality, and the nature of belief, Stranger in a Strange Land offers another provocative journey. Follow Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians, as he navigates Earth’s customs and challenges established ideas about religion, ethics, and love.

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