Boomsday
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
336
Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2007
Adult
18+ years
In Boomsday by Christopher Buckley, Cassandra Devine, a blogging PR executive, proposes offering financial incentives for older Americans to voluntarily commit suicide at seventy-five in order to avoid the economic strain caused by their entitlements; this provocative idea gains unexpected traction, leading to political turmoil and sparking nationwide protests. The book includes themes of suicide and political manipulation.
Humorous
Informative
Playful
Dark
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Christopher Buckley's Boomsday is praised for its sharp satire and witty dialogue, targeting the American political landscape. Reviewers appreciate the humor and clever plot, though some find the characters one-dimensional and the ending rushed. Overall, Boomsday is a humorous critique, yet may appeal less to those seeking deep character development.
Readers who enjoy political satire, dark humor, and sharp social commentary will delight in Christopher Buckley's Boomsday. Fans of Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 or Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five will find its wit and irreverence particularly appealing. The novel targets those who appreciate clever, thought-provoking narratives.
10,176 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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336
Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2007
Adult
18+ years
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