Money can’t buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery.
Spike Milligan – Puckoon
Money vs. Happiness
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Puckoon, by Spike Milligan, is a satirical novel about the absurdity of war and the human condition. The story takes place in the fictional Irish village of Puckoon, which is divided in half by the new border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The main character, Dan Milligan, is tasked with redrawing the border after a mistake by the British authorities. The novel is filled with humor, wordplay, and absurd situations that highlight the senselessness of war and the folly of human behavior. Overall, Puckoon is a hilarious and thought-provoking read that leaves a lasting impression on the reader.