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Cat's Cradle

By Kurt Vonnegut
Series: Penguin Science Fiction
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Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut explores a darkly comedic tale where a writer sets out to research for his book about the atomic bomb. He becomes entangled with a peculiar cast of characters and discovers a substance called Ice-Nine, capable of freezing any liquid it touches. The story weaves themes of science, religion, and the absurdity of human endeavour.
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You might enjoy this darkly comic and thought-provoking tale if you appreciate satirical explorations of science, religion, and human folly. Filled with wit and a touch of absurdity, it challenges conventional beliefs and invites readers into a unique world of speculative fiction.

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Cat's Cradle

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A brilliant science-fiction satire from one of the best writers of the twentieth century.

Dr Felix Hoenikker—a father of the atomic bomb—has another creation. Far more dangerous than that which levelled Hiroshima is ice-nine, a chemical that could freeze the world's oceans solid. The search for Hoenikker leads first to his three children, each in possession of the chemical, and then to the Republic of San Lorenzo, a mysterious island in thrall to a bizarre religion.

First published a year after the Cuban Missile Crisis, Cat's Cradle is shot through with a nauseous anxiety about the nuclear apocalypse. Yet Vonnegut's darkly hilarious dissection of apathy and selfishness on the edge of the abyss speaks clearly to our own environmental angst and to the fragility of civilisation.

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Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut is praised for its unique blend of dark humour and thought-provoking themes, offering a satirical take on human folly and the absurdity of life's pursuits. Readers frequently highlight the inventive narrative and Vonnegut's sharp, incisive prose. Many reviews commend the novel's exploration of science, religion, and the potential dangers of technological advancement, establishing it as a timeless piece in the science fiction genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241467985

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 143g

Pages: 240

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Dystopian Fiction Fiction General Fiction Kurt Vonnegut Penguin Books Penguin Classics Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Penguin Science Fiction

About the Author

Kurt Vonnegut (1922 - 2007) was born in Indianapolis, USA. 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. This was followed by a considerable outlay of work, including the novels The Sirens of Titan, Cat's Cradle, Jailbird, Deadeye Dick, Galapagos and Hocus Pocus. He is widely considered to be one of the most important American writers of his generation.

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