antinovel
/ˈæntiˌnɒvəl/
noun
- A novel that deliberately breaks traditional rules of storytelling, such as plot, character development, or chronology.
- The author's antinovel challenged readers to think about what a story really is.
- Readers who expect a straightforward story may find an antinovel confusing or frustrating.
- The antinovel had no clear beginning or end, just a series of disconnected scenes.