Books like Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut
Slapstick centers on a brother and sister who grow up alone and are perceived as unsightly by society. Over time the brother becomes more presentable and is removed from his sister, who grows resentful. Their relationship is marked by repeated reunions and separations, culminating in a significant event that propels the brother into the presidency. As president, he focuses his campaign on establishing extended families on a large scale.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Authors: Kurt Vonnegut
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