A study of grief and loneliness in which a young man loses his twin brother, the novel was universally praised for its restraint, its quiet beauty and its undercurrent of dry humour – elements which are certainly carried forward into The Detour.
He also introduces colloquialisms, humour, and elements from the popular farce.
M*A*S*H (1970), set in a military hospital during the Korean war, remains Altman's biggest commercial success, and immediately crystallised his style and attitude, with its corrosive stance towards US institutions, its farcical humour, distinct elements of misogyny and, at times, over-readiness to tilt at easy targets.
It's a number that seems to be significant for Harrison, and for a naturalist it is a good one – the four points of the compass, the seasons, the winds, the humours, the elements and more.
From inspirational quotes to dirty limericks, pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops are using humour and the element of surprise to lure punters through the door.
Love, adventure, and humour were intertwining elements in many works of fiction in Canada in 2015.
Humour is a key element of your work.
There is also a lightness of touch and an element of humour that runs through it.
With the current vogue for label regeneration, there is always an element of humour at work.
You need to have an element of humour when you're in A&E.
