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A review by velarin
Śniadanie Mistrzów by Kurt Vonnegut
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
In the foreword Vonnegut himself says that this book is a dump for all the thoughts he needs to get rid of before his 50th birthday. According to one of the articles he supposedly said he doesn't want to finish the book "because it is a piece of shit."
And I enjoyed it.
I really like Vonnegut's previous writing and Breakfast, though bizarre, had it's charm. It's a satirical critique of everything that is American, full of existential pondering. Almost every sentence is a commentary on social or economic realities of life in United States. Though a big slice of the humour was completely lost on me, and I'd argue aged poorly, it was still a charming read. Through this sometimes crude and straightforward language shines an honest portrait of the author and the world he lived in. Forty years might have passed but at times the commentary surprises with its relatability.
And I enjoyed it.
I really like Vonnegut's previous writing and Breakfast, though bizarre, had it's charm. It's a satirical critique of everything that is American, full of existential pondering. Almost every sentence is a commentary on social or economic realities of life in United States. Though a big slice of the humour was completely lost on me, and I'd argue aged poorly, it was still a charming read. Through this sometimes crude and straightforward language shines an honest portrait of the author and the world he lived in. Forty years might have passed but at times the commentary surprises with its relatability.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Rape