The interactive rating site Ranker has started a list of the best satirical novels. So far, there are four of Waugh’s novels on the list: Decline and Fall, The Loved One, Scoop and A Handful of Dust (in descending order of rank) . There are about 50 novels on the list, although more may be added. The two top ranked novels are currently George Orwell’s Animal Farm and Joseph Heller’s Catch-22. Decline and Fall was ranked #18 when last checked, but the list is dynamic as people register their votes. Anyone may indicate their preferences or add a book to the list.
