A review by nvrrrdie
Player Piano by Kurt Vonnegut

challenging dark funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is the first book that I have read by Kurt Vonnegut. I find his writing interesting and I intend to read more of his novels. His writing is clear and witty and raised interesting questions that suit his own contemporary context as well as current American society. However, I felt unimpressed later on in the book. I understand there are meaningful comments and merit to this part of the novel but I personally did not find it as evocative later on as it had begun. I appreciate the ending but I need more time to process and interpret its final statements and anticlimax.
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