So okay, I read this for book club. I realize it’s about 40 years old, so maybe I just don’t get it, but what the heck was he trying to say? I picked up several themes, but it seemed like Vonnegut couldn’t make up his mind about which to go on about. I was confused. I liked the book okay, but that might have been relief that it was very short. I feel kind of ambivalent about it and I’m not sure why it’s on the list of “Books You Must Read Before You Die”.
But Hey, I’m another book well-read on my way to that 1%.
I think this is a significant modern book because of its presentation, tone, prosaic style, and biting humor. I found the book really funny–in the until you cry sort of way. It also does well in social commentary, especially about the institutions that operate in today’s societies.