Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five
Author: Kurt Vonnegut
Number Of Pages: 240
EAN: 9780385312080
Release Date: 01-02-1994
Summary:
Have you ever imagined living life out of order? In "Slaughterhouse-Five", Kurt Vonnegut introduces us to Billy Pilgrim a soldier captured during World War II, as he becomes 'unstuck in time,' navigating different periods of his life without any linear order. From the brutalities of the Dresden bombings to his peculiar abductions by extraterrestrials in the distant planet Tralfamadore, Billy's experiences force us to question the nature of time, existence, and our own perceptions of reality. The novel delves deep, challenging our understanding of free will, destiny, and the human response to trauma. Vonnegut, with sharp wit and profound insight, presents a narrative that confronts the absurdities of war and the intricate tapestry of human existence, often summarized by the novel's iconic phrase: 'So it goes.' making "Slaughterhouse-Five" a compelling reflection on the human condition in an unpredictable universe.
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