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
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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 2,679 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 34%
dark 32%
adventurous 26%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
emotional 11%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 34% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.75

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