Word for books of sarcastic type?

Question

Is there a a specific word for a book with a sarcastic theme? I am thinking of writing a book on the world of magic of witches and warlocks but in reality it is making fun of their beliefs. For example the section on herbs and potions deal with the recreationsal drugs man takes daily in life. Enslaving the apprentice deals with regular trials of working under a boss or company etc. Just wondering if there is a specific word for this type of book so I can research it more....

Answer 1

Books with a sarcastic tone that seek to "make fun of" their subject are called satires. Satires use exaggeration (hyperbole) to expose or poke fun at people's ignorance, incompetence, or inconsistent beliefs. Satire relies heavily upon various literary devices, but must have hyperbole and irony at its heart. Other devices that may prove useful are over/understatements, juxtapositions, and parody. Famous satires include George Orwell's political satire "Animal Farm" ...a critique of Stalin's leadership in Russia, Aldous Huxley's satire "Brave New World" and its criticism of modern society's relationship with consumption and technology, and Kurt Vonnegut's anti-war satire "Slaughterhouse Fire" which explores the futility of war. These are just three modern examples, but there are thousands of satires, both ancient and modern.

Answer 2

I believe you are looking for satire. The Onion is an example of a satirical newspaper which published outlandish/ridiculous stories to humor people and comment on what is happening in today's world