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Look at the Birdie by Kurt Vonnegut
5.0
“Do we all have to bleed, before we can believe each other?”
Look At The Birdie by Kurt Vonnegut is a collection of short stories from his earlier career. Previously unpublished, they showcase his unique skills readers have come to love.
The subject matter vary from good versus evil, science fiction, human nature, social influence and many others. This was my first read by Vonnegut therefore I had no idea what to expect.
Instantly the first story pulled at my heart strings and left me shocked. The story is called “Confido”, it’s about a salesman who creates the ultimate hearing aid which is more than what it appears to be. Others which stood out for me were “Shout About It From The Housetops”, “A Song For Selma”, “Hall Of Mirrors”, “The Honor Of A Newsboy”, Look At The Birdie” and “The Good Explainer”.
These all had elements which had me tense, laughing at parts which were dark, surprised and unsettled. Vonnegut’s use of language and timing made the stories so unique and enjoyable. I hadn’t even gone through the first two when I knew I had to read more by him.
This book is a good taster into his work and has me ready to read more. A definite recommended read.
Look At The Birdie by Kurt Vonnegut is a collection of short stories from his earlier career. Previously unpublished, they showcase his unique skills readers have come to love.
The subject matter vary from good versus evil, science fiction, human nature, social influence and many others. This was my first read by Vonnegut therefore I had no idea what to expect.
Instantly the first story pulled at my heart strings and left me shocked. The story is called “Confido”, it’s about a salesman who creates the ultimate hearing aid which is more than what it appears to be. Others which stood out for me were “Shout About It From The Housetops”, “A Song For Selma”, “Hall Of Mirrors”, “The Honor Of A Newsboy”, Look At The Birdie” and “The Good Explainer”.
These all had elements which had me tense, laughing at parts which were dark, surprised and unsettled. Vonnegut’s use of language and timing made the stories so unique and enjoyable. I hadn’t even gone through the first two when I knew I had to read more by him.
This book is a good taster into his work and has me ready to read more. A definite recommended read.