Slaughterhouse 5

Name: Slaughterhouse 5
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9780099800200
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By Kurt Vonnegut

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Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut is a unique and thought-provoking novel that follows the life of Billy Pilgrim, a World War II soldier who becomes "unstuck in time." The narrative explores his experiences during the war, particularly the bombing of Dresden, and his subsequent life in a non-linear fashion. Blending elements of science fiction and dark humour, it delves into themes of fate, free will, and the absurdities of human existence.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a unique blend of science fiction, dark humour, and satirical commentary on war and human nature. Through its unconventional narrative and exploration of time travel, it provides profound insights into the absurdity and tragedy of conflict, making for a thought-provoking read.

Slaughterhouse 5

He is a true artist’ New York Times Book Review

Billy Pilgrim – hapless barber's assistant, successful optometrist, alien abductee, senile widower and soldier – has become unstuck in time.

Kurt Vonnegut's masterpiece, one of the very best anti-war novels ever written, a book both beloved and banned - now rejacketed with brilliant, witty new look for the Vonnegut backlist

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Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut is a masterpiece and one of the very best anti-war novels ever written. Known for being both beloved and banned, it has been rejacketed with a brilliant, witty new look for the Vonnegut backlist.

Read Kurt Vonnegut's powerful masterpiece, which is as timely now as when it was first published.

"An extraordinary success. A book to read and reread. He is a true artist" - New York Times Book Review

Billy Pilgrim - hapless barber's assistant, successful optometrist, alien abductee, senile widower, and soldier - has become unstuck in time. Hiding in the basement of a slaughterhouse in Dresden, with the city and its inhabitants burning above him, he finds himself a survivor of one of the most deadly and destructive battles of the Second World War. But when, exactly? How did he get here? And how does he get out?

Travel through time and space on the shoulders of Vonnegut himself. This is a book about war. Listen to what he has to say - it is of the utmost urgency.

"The great, urgent, passionate American writer of our century, who offers us a model of the kind of compassionate thinking that might yet save us from ourselves." - George Saunders

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five is lauded for its sharp wit, pungent writing, and black humour. It reflects on the fire-bombing of Dresden through a lens of keen literary artistry. The novel combines a unique style with emotional depth, retaining its artistic integrity. Vonnegut is recognised for mapping out human experiences with a blend of satire and compelling narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099800200

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 1991

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 141g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Kurt Vonnegut was born in Indianapolis in 1922 and studied biochemistry at Cornell University. An army intelligence scout during the Second World War, he was captured by the Germans and witnessed the destruction of Dresden by Allied bombers, an experience which inspired his classic novel Slaughterhouse-Five. After the war he worked as a police reporter, an advertising copywriter and a public relations man for General Electric. His first novel Player Piano (1952) achieved underground success. Cat's Cradle (1963) was hailed by Graham Greene as 'one of the best novels of the year by one of the ablest living authors'. His eighth book, Slaughterhouse-Five was published in 1969 and was a literary and commercial success, and was made into a film in 1972. Vonnegut is the author of thirteen other novels, three collections of stories and five non-fiction books. Kurt Vonnegut died in 2007.