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Slapstick
Slapstick
Author: Kurt Vonnegut
Slapstick presents an apocalyptic vision 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-as-we-know-it is transformed by Vonnegut's pen into hilarious farce -- a final slapstic...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385289443
ISBN-10: 0385289448
Publication Date: 8/1976
Pages: 243
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 1
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Helpful Score: 1
"Brilliant...bizarre...entertaining"
-From back cover

How true! This book is the most bizarre Vonnegut book I have read thus far and I loved it!
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Helpful Score: 1
Make note of the sub-plot involving the Chinese. How did Vonnegut see so clearly into today?

All-in-all, a fine book. Can be read fast and light, or scoured for depth. This one should be taught in schools as often as Slaughterhouse Five
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I have read this many times and have always loved it.
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Classic Vonnegut-loved it.


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