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lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition
3.0
Fast paced and funny. I enjoyed the concepts of this book, but it wasn't spectacular. Definitely a fun political satire. The crazy thing is, I could see a politician saying the things that we're said in this book. Also each "imagined" politician is only about one step from an actual politician, which is frightening.
willbefunorelse's review against another edition
1.0
For the full review (and to see who's disapproving of Christopher Buckley now), visit the link at That's What She Read.
ella1801's review against another edition
5.0
Oh Christopher Buckley, how I love you in spite of your red, red ways.
My favorite of the Buckley I've read so far. I only just found out he's a Republican--but thankfully a thinking and very critical Republican, smart and savvy and worthy of his opinion of the political system. His books prove this without insulting his audience's intelligence and never underestimating them. It's a joy to come across a contemporary writer with accessible, simple style who still thinks enough of his readers to allude to classic metaphor and historic events more than ten minutes old.
My favorite of the Buckley I've read so far. I only just found out he's a Republican--but thankfully a thinking and very critical Republican, smart and savvy and worthy of his opinion of the political system. His books prove this without insulting his audience's intelligence and never underestimating them. It's a joy to come across a contemporary writer with accessible, simple style who still thinks enough of his readers to allude to classic metaphor and historic events more than ten minutes old.
ohnopatrick's review against another edition
5.0
I don`t usually get into political books at all. This one, however, I really enjoyed. Not only is it an interesting look at the Social Security problem, but it is hilarious to boot. I will probably have to go check out some of his other books starting with [book:Thank You for Smoking].
jeslyncat's review against another edition
5.0
Christopher Buckley is a hilarious, honest, and intelligent author, and "Boomsday" does not disappoint. Buckley writes factually about political jobs and climates. Buckley is amazing at saying, hilariously, what everyone else is too afraid to say. In "Boomsday" he takes on the absurd pyramid scheme that is our current Social Security crisis. Creating characters that are just over the top enough, in jobs that exist (and that I've done), and having them take on things that should be but aren't, this novel is a work of genius. Every plot turn is addressed with realism and logical outcomes in a way that keeps you begging for more. The only downside to this novel is the way you'll feel because the facts that contribute to the absurdity of the tale are true.
liketheday's review against another edition
5.0
The premise is simple: the economy is where it is right now, Social Security is where it is right now, foreign affairs are rather crazier than they are right now, and Generation X and the Millennials are pissed. Especially when the government decides that the best way to make Social Security solvent is to increase the tax by 30 percent for people under 30. Way to go, government.
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sleepiebear's review against another edition
4.0
A good book. A hysterical horror storie. I thoroughlie enjoyed the end.
sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as some of his previous books but still some funny bits.