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Book Review By sayruh
Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut

Bizarre tale of the coming of age of genetically freakish twins born to a normal couple. The twins, a male and female, are hideously ugly and their parents, not wanting them around the house where people could see them, send them off to be raised. The twins are very close and discover that they are geniuses and can read each others minds when in close proximity. The truth is discovered and the twins are separated, one will become president of the United States and the other will go on to colonize Mars.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Inner Struggle Yes
Plotlet: - search for identity/new understanding - coping with mental/magical powers
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Family relations Yes
Descript. of chases or violence - 10 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 %

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - 40's-50's
If magical mental powers: - mind reading

Setting
Earth setting: - medium future 22-24th century
Takes place on Earth? Yes
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