Vonnegut’s dark, sarcastic wisdom

I’ve been on a Kurt Vonnegut reading binge – thirstily absorbing everything this brilliant man has ever written – and, in my readings, I came across this seemingly whimsical yet very profound passage of one of his later novels, Hocus Pocus.  I will probably do a full review of this book later but for now [...]

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Deadeye Dick

While not as well-known as Slaughterhouse Five or Cat’s Cradle, Deadeye Dick exhibits Vonnegut’s classic dry wit and his ability to to satirize the state of American affairs.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  The novel is full of loaded statements that require re-reading and moments of consideration.  The abundance of metaphors and lessons is truly astounding! [...]

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