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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Aside from the occasional hilarious quip and sporadic heartfelt narrative, I was not able to vibe with this book. It's a bit of a mess... one can almost sense that Vonnegut was just winging it as he went.
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A bit more confusing that other Vonnegut, which is saying something. Hard to follow with all the time-jumps. Not my favorite.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
This is an easy 5 stars for the humor alone. I put it up there with Breakfast of Champions as my favorite Vonnegut novel, although it might be better classified as a failed novel, but that's one of its charms. Vonnegut is like a favorite uncle — a bit crass, a bit problematic, but you know his heart's in the right place. There's no one else who can write on this level, like he's right there talking directly to you, just chatting, just shooting the shit.
"I am eternally grateful for my knack of finding in great books, some of them very funny books, reason enough to feel honored to be alive, no matter what else might be going on."
funny
slow-paced
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Loved it! Found it synchronistic
to what was going on around me at the time... fun and weird. (good weird)
to what was going on around me at the time... fun and weird. (good weird)