Children’s
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn That Said No | 2019 | Buy |
Die Känguru-Chroniken
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Kangaroo Chronicles | 2009 | Buy |
QualityLand - Saga Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Qualityland | 2017 | Buy |
| QualityLand 2.0 | TBD | N/A |
Marc-Uwe Kling is one of Germany’s most popular satirists, known for absurdist humor and sharp social commentary. His breakthrough came with Die Känguru-Chroniken (The Kangaroo Chronicles) in 2009, which features a communist kangaroo living with the author in Berlin. The books became a cultural phenomenon in Germany and were adapted into films and stage shows.
Kling’s satire targets capitalism, algorithms, and modern absurdities. His QualityLand series is a dystopian take on a near-future where algorithms control everything from shopping to romance, with darkly comic results. The books earned him comparisons to Douglas Adams and Kurt Vonnegut for their blend of humor and critique. He also writes children’s books like The Unicorn That Said No.
Before becoming a full-time author, Kling performed as a spoken word artist and poet. His background in performance influences his writing style, which often uses dialogue and absurd scenarios to make points about contemporary society. German readers know him for his satirical songs and poetry as well as his prose. His work has been translated into multiple languages, though he remains most popular in German-speaking countries.