Armageddon in Retrospect: And Other New and Unpublished Writings on War and Peace by Kurt Vonnegut

Armageddon in Retrospect: And Other New and Unpublished Writings on War and Peace

Kurt Vonnegut

234 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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The late, great Kurt Vonnegut wrestles with the horrors of his age in this collection of unpublished writings that showcase his trademark humor and humanism. Varied in form and tone, the pieces are united in theme as they reflect on facets of war ...

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Moods

funny 71%
reflective 67%
dark 58%
sad 26%
emotional 25%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 40%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 20% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 35% | No: 21% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%

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