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Boomsday

Christopher Buckley
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Boomsday

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Christopher Buckley

Boomsday

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

10,176 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Boomsday?

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.

4.0

10,176 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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