Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle
Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002258
Novel • Fiction
Multiple locations; 1960s
2002
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
Research on Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle by Zoltan Ab di-Nagy, David H. Goldsmith, Wendy B. Faris, Harold Bloom, Lawrence R. Broer, Leonard Mustazza, Peter Freese, Peter J. Reed, James Lundquist, Richard Giannone, William S. Doxey, Loree Rackstraw, Terry Southern, John L. Simons, and Jerome Klinkowitz discusses the novel's themes, narrative style, and cultural impact.
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Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle garners praise for its satirical brilliance and inventive storytelling from critics like Zoltan Ab di-Nagy and Peter J. Reed. Wendy B. Faris and Harold Bloom highlight its probing philosophical questions. However, Leonard Mustazza and James Lundquist note some inconsistency in tone. Overall, it is lauded for its impactful critique of human folly.
Who Should Read Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle?
Readers who would enjoy Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle by Zoltan Ab di-Nagy et al. are likely enthusiasts of literary analysis and critical theory. They appreciate texts like Slaughterhouse-Five or Catch-22 for their satirical approach to serious subjects. They enjoy exploring complex themes, such as the absurdity of human endeavors, through scholarly commentary.
30,420 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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258
Novel • Fiction
Multiple locations; 1960s
2002
Adult
16-18 years
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