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269 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307568083
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 30 September 2009
Description
Kurt Vonnegut’s first novel spins the chilling tale of engineer Paul Proteus, who must find a way to live in a world dominated by a supercomputer and run completely by machines. Paul’s rebellion is vintage Vonnegut—wildly funny, deadly serious, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,623 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
dark 44%
adventurous 26%
challenging 26%
tense 18%
sad 11%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 9%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Racism, SexismModerate
Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slursMinor
Animal death, Alcohol269 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307568083
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 30 September 2009
Description
Kurt Vonnegut’s first novel spins the chilling tale of engineer Paul Proteus, who must find a way to live in a world dominated by a supercomputer and run completely by machines. Paul’s rebellion is vintage Vonnegut—wildly funny, deadly serious, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,623 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
dark 44%
adventurous 26%
challenging 26%
tense 18%
sad 11%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 9%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, SexismModerate
Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slursMinor
Animal death, Alcohol