Cat's Cradle
Total Points
#129
- Pages
- 304
- Genres
- Science Fiction Humor Dystopia
Cat’s Cradle (1963) is Vonnegut’s most ambitious novel, which put into the language terms like “wampeter”, “kerass” and “granfalloon” as well as a structured religion, Boskonism and was submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for a Master’s Degree in anthropology, and in its sprawling compass and almost uncontrolled (and uncontrollable) invention, may be Vonnegut’s best novel. Written...
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Dec 31st, 2017
It took me 45 years to read any Vonnegut...this was my first and I'm making up for lost time!
Feb 5th, 2015
Jan 25th, 2014
This is a fairly good read, I didn't have a problem with any of the themes, I enjoyed the science aspects, but overall this wasn't really my preferred type of book.
Oct 18th, 2013
If you're offended by the playful mocking of religion, this isn't the book for you. It's out there. It's got a sci-fi feel, apocalypse, and an imaginary land with a made up religion. Great read!
Jul 30th, 2013
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