Slaughterhouse-five

Great

3 months ago

I see why this novel is a modern classic. It was original and well written. The perspective of the fire bombing was captivating and very moving. The novel really brings home the anti war message by showing its the price in human suffering. Really enjoyed it.

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Slaughterhouse-five

13 months ago

A funny, sad, thoughtful, and subtle anti-war book all wrapped in one! Vonnegut has a fun and addictive writing style. You will enjoy this book.

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A Pilgrim Soul

2 years ago

So. Good. Funny, moving, serious, complex. Time travel, aliens, World War II, silver shoes. Lots of difficult questions. No easy answers. Full of humanity. I thought about it for days after reading it.

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Great.

5 years ago

This is a great book, comparable to Huckleberry Finn, and One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. (Alhtough the movie of this book is far superior to One flew over the Cuckoo's next). All three of these books are must reads. + read more

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Classic Vonnegut

9 years ago

Although this is probably the best known of all of Kurt Vonnegut's novels, I didn't enjoy it quite as much as The Sirens of Titan or Cat's Cradle. Still, Vonnegut's style is always appealing and this slim novel manages to make a very effective anti-war statement while still being outrageously entertaining. Featuring one of the wackiest heroes I've ever encountered -- the time traveller Billy Pilgrim -- Slaughterhouse Five uses a jumping narrative and a wide variety of memorable supporting… + read more

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