Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

Cat's Cradle

Kurt Vonnegut

287 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction dark funny fast-paced
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Cat's Cradle is Kurt Vonnegut's satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet's ultimate fate, it features a midget as the protagonist, a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer, and a visio...

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Moods

funny 78%
dark 55%
reflective 51%
adventurous 32%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 15%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
tense 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 38%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 36% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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