Welcome to the Monkey House

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Summary: The heart experiences tragedy, the mind enjoys enlightenment
Review: Vonnegut's portrait of the universe is painted with every emotion, every hope, and every fear that man can have. Welcome to the Monkey House contains some of the best short stories ever written. When we journey into Harrison Bergeron we feel the possibilities of our very demise, fear our own greatness, and triumphantly remember what it is to be free. Who Am I This Time?, (My personal favorite) brings a whole new perspective to real life. It asks us who we really are and questions our ability to change. This is a good quality in any book. And finaly, the title story, Welcome to the Monkey House. This story is a celebration of our sexual drives and our true needs as human beings. It sheds the proper negative light on those who oppress sexuality in all its forms. Billy the poet (the main character) goes around and frees women from the strongholds of sexual oppression by depriving them of their birth/pleasure control and then teaching them about sex. The story is amazing. It brings to light so many American ways that we may not even realize we have. I recomend this book to anyone who likes sex, poetry, love, drama, and to anyone who has a brain and a heart. Thank You

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Summary: This is great for the whole family
Review: My wife, son, and daughter really got a kick reading this. Unlike most fictions, this one really has a great plot. In fact, my son took it to school and read it to the whole class. I strongly recommend this for everyone who enjoys great porn.

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Summary: Beware, admirers of Vonnegut!
Review: "Monkey House" is a reminder that even the greatest artists had humble beginnings. This collection of Vonnegut's early work is shallow and boring and almost made me forget the great joy he has brought. I would recommend it neither to the Vonnegut novice or fanatic.

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Summary: Good stuff
Review: This book was just fun. I couldn't stop reading it. I can't say that I came out of it with any new outlooks on life, but I definitely came out of it feeling good that I read this book.

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Summary: Funny and Dramatic
Review: Kurt Vonnegut's "Welcome to the Monkey House" was more than just a book of short stories, it was a work of art. Mr. Vonnegut creates a perfect blend of comedy, drama, action and suspense. He has a certain way of having tons of detail but not so much that it bores you. You feel as much a part of the story as the characters. One of the stories, "Epicac," takes place when the first super computer is created. One night, a man stays late and talks about his love life with the machine. The computer has great solutions for him that work out for the man. Then, the computer burns out trying to figure out why he can't be loved. Another story, "Welcome to the Monkey House," takes place when the population is so massive that sex is outlawed. When a man refuses to take his hormonal pills, the police look for him. He then kidnaps a girl and takes her to a hidden place where he has sex with her. It changes the woman's feelings in the process. This is a great book for any reader. I was hesitant as many when about to embark on reading it but don't regret it at all. I suspect many who read it will also have a problem putting it down as i did.

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Summary: This book has a spectacular blend of comedy and drama.
Review: "Welcome to the Monkey House" by Kurt Vonnegut is probably the best collection of short stories I have ever read. It has a great combination of comedy, drama, suspense, and action. Mr. Vonnegut has a way of including a lot of detail but not so much as to bore you. You often find yourself getting so caught up in the story that you feel almost as if you are there. The story "Epicac" was among the best in the book. It takes place in the fifties and the first super computer has been built. A man tells the computer about the problems in his love life and the computer actually has an answer for him. He and the computer continue to have these conversations until one day the computer develops emotions. He feels the need to be loved and burns out trying to figure out why he can't be. "Welcome to the Monkey House" is another good story in the book. It takes place in a future where sex is outlawed. Then this man comes along who refuses to take his hormonal control pills. He persuades many women to join him on his quest. He then kidnaps a woman and takes him to a hidden place where they make love. "Welcome to the Monkey House" is a fast paced book for any reader. It will keep you enthused with its detail and entertained with its humor.

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Summary: For anyone, and I mean anyone!
Review: I dont really like to read that much, but actually found myself not being able to put this book down. It really is a very interesting book, and will have you looking at life from a whole new perspective.

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Summary: You NEED this book!
Review: I love Kurt Vonnegut- I have read just about all of them. I really enjoyed this one cause it offered a different perspective on his genius--a unique experience compared to reading Cat's Cradle and Hocus Pocus. I'm not sure that I would recommend it for a first time reader, but only cause I don't want to spoil the experience for you!! Definitely, in this case, save the best for last. It is essential Vonnegut, but with a fresh twist to it.

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Summary: A book everyone should own
Review: This is definitely one of my favourite books of all time. It might 'only' be a collection of short stories, but it is definitely the best introduction to Vonnegut's work, and is definitely some of his best.

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Summary: Harrison Bergeron tells us to "go for it"!!
Review: This story shows us that we're not all created equal and there will always be others that want us to conform. Be what you want to be but be aware that "others" may not agree!