Slapstick, or Lonesome No More! by Kurt Vonnegut

Slapstick, or Lonesome No More!

Kurt Vonnegut

288 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Slapstick presents an apocalyptic vision as seen through the eyes of the current King of Manhattan (and last President of the United States), a wickedly irreverent look at the all-too-possible results of today’s follies. But even the end of life...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,131 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
reflective 46%
lighthearted 36%
dark 33%
adventurous 28%
challenging 15%
sad 13%
emotional 11%
mysterious 9%
tense 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 33%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 29% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 30% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.74

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