Plot Summary

Dr Strangelove

Peter George
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Dr Strangelove

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1958

Book Brief

Peter George

Dr Strangelove

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1958
Book Details
Pages

177

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

America • 1960s

Publication Year

1958

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dr. Strangelove: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb by Peter George is a Cold War-era satire where a deranged Air Force General, Jack D. Ripper, unilaterally orders a nuclear strike on the USSR, believing in a Communist plot against America. As President Merkin Muffley and his advisors scramble to prevent global annihilation, Major TJ “King” Kong and his crew proceed with their mission, leading to catastrophic consequences. This book features themes of mental health conditions and global conflict.

Dark

Humorous

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.8

1,230 ratings

63%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of Peter George's Dr. Strangelove commend its sharp satirical edge and incisive commentary on Cold War tensions. Readers appreciate its dark humor and the depth of its characters. However, some find its pacing uneven and certain sections dated. Overall, it effectively blends humor and critique, offering a memorable, thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dr Strangelove?

A reader who would enjoy Dr. Strangelove by Peter George is likely intrigued by dark satire, Cold War history, and political dramas. Similar titles include Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 and George Orwell’s 1984. This reader appreciates complex narratives that critique governmental power and societal fears through a blend of humor and realism.

3.8

1,230 ratings

63%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

177

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

America • 1960s

Publication Year

1958

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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