one thing i love about reading Les Mis or romance of the three kingdoms is how funny they are. like neither is a comedy, but just by telling enough stories about people over time... people have always had a little irony. people have always been kind of funny, sometimes, at moments in their lives. since the first time there was a character, they've been capable to ironically comment on their circumstances, from who told you you were naked to am i my brother's keeper.