Cat's Cradle

Name: Cat's Cradle
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141189345
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By Kurt Vonnegut

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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In Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, the narrator, John, embarks on a journey to write a book about the atomic bomb. His quest leads him to uncover the lives of the enigmatic Dr. Felix Hoenikker and his children, who are connected to a substance called Ice-Nine capable of freezing anything it touches. Throughout his journey, themes of science, religion, and human folly intertwine, creating a satirical yet thought-provoking narrative.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy satirical and thought-provoking stories that explore human folly, science, and religion. Its darkly comedic narrative and imaginative plot make for a captivating read that blends science fiction with existential themes. If you're intrigued by unique takes on apocalyptic scenarios and enjoy morally complex tales, you'll likely find this book engaging.

Cat's Cradle

Dr Felix Hoenikker is the inventor of 'ice-nine', a lethal chemical capable of freezing the planet. The search for its whereabouts leads to Hoenikker's three ecentric children, to a crazed dictator in the Caribbean. Felix Hoenikker's Death Wish comes true when his last, fatal gift to mankind brings about the end, that for all of us, is nigh.

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First Modern Classics edition for one of Vonnegut's most entertaining novels

Told with deadpan humour and bitter irony, Kurt Vonnegut's cult tale of global destruction preys on our deepest fears of witnessing Armageddon and, worse still, surviving it...

Dr Felix Hoenikker, one of the founding 'fathers' of the atomic bomb, has left a deadly legacy to the world. For he is the inventor of 'ice-nine', a lethal chemical capable of freezing the entire planet. The search for its whereabouts leads to Hoenikker's three eccentric children, to a crazed dictator in the Caribbean, to madness.

Felix Hoenikker's Death Wish comes true when his last, fatal gift to mankind brings about the end, that for all of us, is nigh...

Cat's Cradle is a riveting journey through science, morality, and fate, showcasing Vonnegut's uniquely incisive voice.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141189345

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 167g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Kurt Vonnegut was born in Indianapolis in 1922. During the Second World War he was a prisoner in Germany and present at the bombing of Dresden, an experience he recounted in his famous novel Slaughterhouse Five (1969). His first novel, Piano Player, was published in 1951 and since then he has written many novels, including- The Sirens of Titan, Jailbird, Deadeye Dick, Galapagos and Hocus Pocus. Kurt Vonnegut died in April 2007. Benjamin Kunkel (born in 1972 in Colorado) is an American novelist. He co-founded and is a co-editor of the journal n+1. His first novel, Indecision, was published in 2005.

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