Cat's Cradle

[polevault139]

I picked up a copy of Kurt Vonneguts Cat's Cradle on Sunday and started to read it. I was finished with the book later that day. I just couldnt put it down. The whole book was awesome. I just wanted to see what peoples opinions on this book are and any other boos by Vonnegut for that matter. I am going to start reading Sirens of Titan once I finish Catch-22. So any suggestions on any other reading material as well.

I just needed to express to everyone how awesome this book is and anyone who ever thought about reading it should.

 

[IJ Reilly]

Good choices. Slaughterhouse 5 of course, if you haven't read it yet.

 

[iSaint]

I never read Vonnegut so I'm going to pick some up this summer. So many books, so little time!

 

[Lyle]

I never read Vonnegut so I'm going to pick some up this summer. So many books, so little time!

Well, there's no rush -- he's on a bit of a break now, so you should be able to catch up.

Listen: Breakfast of Champions is good, too, while we're on the subject. I guess I enjoy reading Vonnegut's books because his writing style is so distinctive.

 

[Sdashiki]

Vote for Breakfast of Champions.

Something odd: Galapagos

 

[IJ Reilly]

Vote for Breakfast of Champions.

Something odd: Galapagos

A bizarre novel, even by Vonnegut standards.

Sirens of Titan, another essential.

 

[iSaint]

Well, there's no rush -- he's on a bit of a break now, so you should be able to catch up.

You ain't right...

 

[johnee]

Is Cat's Cradle the one about the ice that freezes at room temperature (or something like that)?

 

[IJ Reilly]

Is Cat's Cradle the one about the ice that freezes at room temperature (or something like that)?

Ice-9. Yes, that's the book. It was his commentary on the ethics of science.

 

[LethalWolfe]

"Cat's Cradle" is awesome. I just finished rereading "Slaughterhouse 5" a couple of weeks ago.


Lethal

 

[johnee]

Ice-9. Yes, that's the book. It was his commentary on the ethics of science.

Thanks, To celebrate my 500th post, I'm going to pick it up this weekend, I hope it has Kilgore Trout, I love that character...