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stellshm's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
joshuabeardsley's review against another edition
4.0
Two characters and their worlds come careening towards each other in Breakfast of Champions, resulting in an unforgettable climax that deftly examines the human impact of media, alongside plenty of sharply clever commentary on capitalism, American ideals, and race.
pj127's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-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
3.25
billiamdyemyhair's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
It’s like a 1000 shards of autism combine to make a mostly coherent story.
eteng's review against another edition
2.0
A rare miss for me from Vonnegut. I'm sure the critique of consumerism and commodification felt more incisive when this was published.
What I assume was meant to be commentary on misogyny, racism, and homophobia feels more voyeuristic than critical.
What I assume was meant to be commentary on misogyny, racism, and homophobia feels more voyeuristic than critical.
postnet's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As a satire of America its pretty spot on, almost 50 years later. Its definitely aged poorly in some respects, the primary being how frequently were throwing around slurs.
I understand the satirical element of why its being done but it still goes much too far. Im not sure where it fits in terms of my Vonnegut rankings but I know its closer to the bottom.
However i’d be doing a huge disservice to the book if i didnt mention one of the best sentences in any book ive ever read: “He had a penis eight hundred miles long and two hundred and ten miles in diameter, but practically all of it was in the fourth dimension.” Thats an all timer right there, no doubt about it.
I understand the satirical element of why its being done but it still goes much too far. Im not sure where it fits in terms of my Vonnegut rankings but I know its closer to the bottom.
However i’d be doing a huge disservice to the book if i didnt mention one of the best sentences in any book ive ever read: “He had a penis eight hundred miles long and two hundred and ten miles in diameter, but practically all of it was in the fourth dimension.” Thats an all timer right there, no doubt about it.
claytonhults's review against another edition
fast-paced
5.0
Thanks to Vonnegut, doing the wash is no longer a slog, and I can do it any day of the week! Goodbye, Blue Monday!