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katelynwillliams's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
woke? no
genius philosopher? yea
“a purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved”
genius philosopher? yea
“a purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved”
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Misogyny, and Rape
germhotel's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This one definitely missed the mark for me. I felt it was lacking in a central premise and/or meaningful philosophy compared to other works by Vonnegut.
Also minus an additional star because I cannot even articulate how frustrating the treatment of the character Bee was throughout the entire novel.
Also minus an additional star because I cannot even articulate how frustrating the treatment of the character Bee was throughout the entire novel.
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Homophobia
sunn_bleach's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Not Vonnegut’s most consistent book, but such a strong start. And a definite entry into the canon of funny books with poignant and sad endings.
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Rape and Homophobia
jelliestars's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Drug use, Sexual assault, Murder, Alcohol, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, War, Violence, and Torture
vampiretree's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Minor: Homophobia
emlo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found the nihilism in this book a little too bleak to be enjoyable.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape and War
Minor: Homophobia
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