01-24-2009, 03:36 PM
I'm not an avid reader and I've never read any Vonnegut before. I grabbed this from the library because it was there and caught my attention. I have to say that I really like his writing style and that the format of this book (short 1-2 page "chapters") was perfect for my "I don't think I can eat that much, I'll just have some appetizers" reading level. I was able to power through the book in a few days.
There are a ton of little pearls in this book. I need to go back and read it again sometime. The ambassador's speech about war and memorials was memorable. The whole bokononism philosophy was pretty engaging. Sort of the bridge between existentialism and god. He's there and he don't care....
As Bomb #20 said, "Hmmm....I must think on this further."
I'm thinking of grabbing another Vonnegut for the next course...
--tg
There are a ton of little pearls in this book. I need to go back and read it again sometime. The ambassador's speech about war and memorials was memorable. The whole bokononism philosophy was pretty engaging. Sort of the bridge between existentialism and god. He's there and he don't care....
As Bomb #20 said, "Hmmm....I must think on this further."
I'm thinking of grabbing another Vonnegut for the next course...
--tg