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Grade: B+ Clever, humorous, satirical tale about the end of the world and the bumbling characters (including the three children of a mad scientist) in a South American dictatorship that cause it to come into being through turning all the world's water into ice. Philosophical and psychological, incredibly insightful into mankind's existence.
It's really impossible to describe any part of the plot without spoiling anything for a future reader. I didn't really understand it when I first read it. The sly humor and unique language of the book is it's greatest reward. It isn't very long and can be conquered in a single sitting.
I first read this book when I was 12. I'll just say this: you'll comprehend the limits of the human mind, heart, and the intricacies of the scientific stratum long after you turn the final page. Vonnegut has the rare gift of allowing the reader to engage in the subject matter even if it is heavily scientific or partially obscured by an intellectual layer that might be harder to penetrate if not for Vonnegut's expert hands. My father gave it to me.
I actually recommend reading it in one shot because the voices of each character will resonate more if they remain fresh. A modern classic. He is a man of science and always quoted from it or praised it's subtlety and lifelong lessons that dwelt within. I picked it up a few weeks ago after my semester ended and blew through it in a single night.
I would not recommend this book to people who do not like reading about how society is portrayed as today, and debates between hot topics such as science and religion. I would recommend this book to people who like any science fiction books, and any Kurt Vonnegut books. These are only two of the topics presented in this novel that have debates among them. The twisted and humorous novel was a fun read due to the events that go on throughout the story. These two topics are the exact opposite of each other, and yet, the way Vonnegut presents this is insightful. Cat's Cradle is a science fiction novel that tells the story of one man's journey to save the ultimate fate of the planet.
What I liked about this novel was that the author presents a debate between religion and science. Anyone who enjoys reading about how society is presented today in literature and a modern opinion about topics of science and religion would enjoy reading this book. A dangerous substance called ice nine that can turn anything that's water into solid, or in other words bring about the end of the world.I am a sophomore in high school and I have read some of Vonnegut's other books and in my opinion this one is one of his best. What I didn't like about it was that the author saw the downfall of the world in 1963 during the Cold War when this book was written, therefore making it more relevant for the readers back then. Overall, I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Vonnegut's literature, and I am satisfied with the outcome of this novel and you won't want to put it down. Vonnegut brings about the irony of today's society with the original theology of Bokonism.
He presents religion as a way of hiding the truth so that life is easier for man to deal with, and science is a way of discovering the truth.
I just finished this spectacular read, and it left me breathless. I hardly put this book down, which is a rarity for me.This was my first Vonnegut read, but it most certainly will NOT be my last.
Thought-provoking, gently pokes fun at most every topic, and is guaranteed to make you question. A great place to start if you aren't familiar with his work.
Wow. How hard it was though, indeed.
Read it, read it, read it. Wow.
Multiple times, throughout the book, it had me laughing hysterically so, that I was forced to actually put the book down, and walk away for a few minutes.
Though it isn't his best, Vonnegut doesn't provide the social commentary that something like God Bless You, Mr. I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a quick read (especially on an airplane, since some of the best parts take place in the friendly skies). Rosewater. Cat's Cradle is the story of a reporter chasing down the family and friends of a one of the "fathers" of the nuclear bomb. The story takes him to a impoverished remote island that has developed its own religion that everyone practices but no one admits to.Vonnegut has a hilarious narrative style as always and goes into the fantastic and absurd by the last half of the novel.
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