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Deadeye Dick

By Kurt Vonnegut
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Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut is a darkly comic novel that follows the life of Rudy Waltz, an ordinary man who earns the nickname "Deadeye Dick" after accidentally committing a tragic act in his youth. Through Rudy's reflective narration, the novel explores themes of guilt, fate, and the absurdities of life while painting a satirical portrait of American society.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by dark humour and postmodern storytelling. This work captures the absurdity of the human condition through its exploration of fate, morality, and the quirks of everyday life. Kurt Vonnegut's sharp wit and unique narrative style offer a reflective yet entertaining reading experience.

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Rudy Waltz hasn't had it easy. After accidentally committing manslaughter at the age of twelve, the traumas life continued to throw at him seemed almost inconsequential.

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Rudy Waltz hasn't had it easy. After accidentally committing manslaughter at the age of twelve, the traumas life continued to throw at him seemed almost inconsequential.

Now fifty-four, an expat living in Haiti, he's reliving the harrowing moments of his life that have left him in his current disillusioned state. But perhaps his ancestors, among them a father who was an unwitting patron of Adolf Hitler, have predestined him for the mad life he's led.

In Deadeye Dick, Vonnegut expertly probes the ties between generations and questions the conventional notions of morality.

‘Vonnegut is George Orwell, Dr Caligari and Flash Gordon compounded into one writer… a zany but moral mad scientist’ – Time

‘The master at his quirky, provocative best’ – Cosmopolitan

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Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut is praised for showcasing the author at his distinctive and thought-provoking best. It combines elements of morality and zaniness, reminiscent of influential figures like George Orwell and various eccentric characters, offering a unique blend of sharp social commentary and imaginative storytelling.

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ISBN: 9780008264321

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Kurt Vonnegut was a master of contemporary American Literature. His black humor, satiric voice, and incomparable imagination first captured America''s attention in The Siren''s of Titan in 1959 and established him as "a true artist" with Cat''s Cradle in 1963. He was, as Graham Greene has declared, "one of the best living American writers."

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