Cat's Cradle - Softcover

Vonnegut, Kurt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440111498 ISBN 13: 9780440111498

Publisher: Dell, 1969

Synopsis

Cat's Cradle is Vonnegut's  satirical commentary on modern man and his madness.  An apocalyptic tale of this planet's ultimate fate,  it features a midget as the protagonist; a  complete, original theology created by a calypso singer;  and a vision of the future that is at once blackly  fatalistic and hilariously funny. A book that left  an indelible mark on an entire generation of  readers. Cat's Cradle is one of this  century's most important works... and Vonnegut at  his very best.

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Review:

Cat's Cradle, one of Vonnegut's most entertaining novels, is filled with scientists and G-men and even ordinary folks caught up in the game. These assorted characters chase each other around in search of the world's most important and dangerous substance, a new form of ice that freezes at room temperature. At one time, this novel could probably be found on the bookshelf of every college kid in America; it's still a fabulous read and a great place to start if you're young enough to have missed the first Vonnegut craze.

From the Publisher:

Cat's Cradle is Vonnegut's satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet's ultimate fate, it features a midget as the protagonist; a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer; and a vision of the future that is at once blackly fatalistic and hilariously funny. A book that left an indelible mark on an entire generation of readers. Cat's Cradle is one of this century's most important works... and Vonnegut at his very best.

"A free-wheeling vehicle.... An unforgettable ride!" -- The New York Times.

"Vonnegut's most accomplished novel." -- Books And Bookman

About this edition

• Publisher: Dell
• Publication date: 1969
• ISBN 10: 0440111498
• ISBN 13: 9780440111498
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192