'Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse' by Victor Gischler is a post-apocalyptic novel set in a world where violence reigns supreme, strip clubs have replaced churches as the center of communities, and the protagonist embarks on a mission to find his estranged wife amidst chaos. The plot moves at a rapid pace with plenty of violence and showcases a protagonist who navigates through a desolate world while dealing with personal struggles and moral dilemmas. The writing style is described as brash, pulpy, and distinct from other post-apocalyptic novels, offering a unique setting, characters, and conflicts that set it apart from typical narratives in the genre.
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Content warnings include graphic violence, sexual content, themes of sexism, and depictions of a morally degenerate society.
Has Romance?
The romance elements are present but are secondary to the overarching narrative of survival and absurdity.
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Mortimer Tate was a recently divorced insurance salesman when he holed up in a cave on top of a mountain in Tennessee and rode out the end of the world. Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse begins nine years later, when he emerges into a bizarre landscape filled with hollow reminders of an America that no longer exists. The highways are lined with abandoned automobiles; electricity is generated by indentured servants pedaling stationary bicycles. What little civilization remains revolves around Joey Armageddon's Sassy A-Go-Go strip clubs, where the beer is cold, the lap dancers are hot, and the bouncers are armed with M16s.
Accompanied by his cowboy sidekick Buffalo Bill, the gorgeous stripper Sheila, and the mountain man Ted, Mortimer journeys to the lost city of Atlanta - and a showdown that might determine the fate of humanity.
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This was my 1800 book for the year and not a bad one to reach my goal with for sure. This was so ridiculously fun, not a single thread of serious literature but very fun to read. If you read this book with your serious glasses on, you won't enjoy it at all. But sometimes a mindless, action packed , silly apocalyptic read is all you need
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About the Author:
Victor Gischler is a former English professor and the author of Gun Monkeys, The Pistol Poets, Suicide Squeeze, and Shotgun Opera.
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