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295 pages • first pub 1952 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0440170370
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A funny, savage appraisal of a totally automated American society of the future."--San Francisco Chronicle 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 superco...
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, Alcohol295 pages • first pub 1952 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0440170370
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A funny, savage appraisal of a totally automated American society of the future."--San Francisco Chronicle 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 superco...
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