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288 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385289443
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte
Publication date: 28 August 1976
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-a...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,694 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
lighthearted 33%
dark 32%
adventurous 26%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
emotional 11%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 29% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | 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: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Incest, Drug abuseModerate
Sexual content, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Ableism, Abandonment288 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385289443
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte
Publication date: 28 August 1976
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-a...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,694 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
lighthearted 33%
dark 32%
adventurous 26%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
emotional 11%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 29% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | 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: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Drug abuseModerate
Sexual content, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Ableism, Abandonment