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ofirbun's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
nopiggy17's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
cinchona's review against another edition
2.0
Maybe I'm just sick of Vonnegut, but this wasn't particularly a winner for me. While the author self-insertion was an interesting twist, and Vonnegut has his traditional straightforwardly philosophical style, something was missing.
I think I might just always be disappointed in the character of Kilgore Trout. When Vonnegut writes about his novels it feels like he is just listing ideas for books and forgets that he is actually supposed to be writing a book.
I think I might just always be disappointed in the character of Kilgore Trout. When Vonnegut writes about his novels it feels like he is just listing ideas for books and forgets that he is actually supposed to be writing a book.
_alyssammedina_'s review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Just a bit much, even for me...
zoekk's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hexort's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kermittuesday's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
1.0
This book was just so annoying in every way. Maybe it’s well-written but I hated it.
Graphic: Racial slurs
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
lwebster's review against another edition
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
annalise_0729's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I love Vonnegut. I’m not sure why it has been so long since I read any of his novels, but it will certainly not be long before the next.
This novel is a great satirical look at America… I love the pacing, the omniscient narrator, the humor. It’s just a really good novel.
This novel is a great satirical look at America… I love the pacing, the omniscient narrator, the humor. It’s just a really good novel.
avra2002's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5