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Timequake

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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Timequake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Timequake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

276

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. explores a world where a timequake causes everyone to relive the past decade exactly as before, stripping individuals of free will during this period. After the timequake ends, people must readjust to regaining control over their actions. The narrative blends elements of science fiction with reflections on human nature and free will.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

39,890 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s Timequake is a polarizing novel that explores the concept of free will through a time-reset premise. Critics appreciate its dark humor, satirical elements, and Vonnegut's unique narrative voice. However, some feel the book's fragmented structure and lack of a cohesive plot detract from its impact. Mixed reviews highlight both its thought-provoking qualities and its perceived structural flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Timequake?

Readers who relish satirical and metafictional works with existential themes will enjoy Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s Timequake. Fans of Slaughterhouse-Five and Catch-22 will appreciate Vonnegut's dark humor and exploration of free will. Similar to Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, it draws readers into complex narratives with a blend of seriousness and wit.

4.0

39,890 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

276

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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