Armageddon in Retrospect by Kurt Vonnegut

Armageddon in Retrospect

Kurt Vonnegut with Mark Vonnegut

256 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The late, great Kurt Vonnegut wrestles with the horrors of his age in this collection of unpublished writings that showcase his trademark humor and humanism.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 72%
reflective 67%
dark 56%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
inspiring 13%
informative 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 39%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 21% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 35% | No: 20% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.92

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