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Synopsis
Combining sci-fi space/time-warping, Unabomber-style political ranting and an overall air of goose-bump paranoia, this is one turbo-charged trip through a version of the 1980s no one could love. A gumbo of Weather Underground, S.L.A. and Black Panther droogies take over New York City in the '70s, splashing dirty bombs helter-skelter.
The Swing Voter of Staten Island: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an adult novel featuring terrorist bombings, political extremism, and paranoid themes set in an alternate 1980s New York. Contains strong violence related to radical political groups and domestic terrorism, with mature political content throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include mass death, violence, and terrorism (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in dark alternate histories and political thrillers will find this surreal trip through a nightmarish version of 1980s New York gripping.