Cat's Cradle

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Summary: Fascinating read
Review: There are two things I've discovered about Kurt Vonnegut.
1) His books are ultimately depressing and cynical
2) His story lines are incredibly interesting

This is the height of both. It's a short, easy read. It's totally absorbing and entertaining. I think I discovered that I'm a Bokononist. Too bad.

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Summary: buy the book.
Review: Quite possibly my favorite book. The humor, the wit, the messages with the ability to make you (me) cry. My unworthy words cannot describe. Just READ IT.

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Summary: One of Mr. Vonnegut's Best
Review: If you like the writing style of Kurt Vonnegut, then this is the book for you. It is very light and quirky with some deep underlying social commentary.

If you have never read Mr. Vonnegut's works beofre, this is a great one to get started with. It is short and is very interesting - it will definately keep you reading.

If you're new to Kurt Vonnegut, this is the one to start with.
Other great reads by Kurt Vonnegut include "Siren's on Titan" and "Slaughterhouse Five" - Check those out next.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: The words Bokonon and Ice-9, are still ringing in my head.

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Summary: Cynical and Pessimistic
Review: Where is the contemplation in this "classic"?
This book, though an interesting insight into one man's thinking and life journey, certainly did not seem to merit the hype it has received.

It seemed very whiney and a little condescending, talking down to the reader. If the world annoys you, Vonnegut, work to improve it, or better, your view of it, rather than complaining to the world! Cat's Cradle seemed like an explanation of one man's depression and corruption so we could understand, even agree with him. I am certainly not saying the world is perfect, but if you are looking for a pensive and melancholy-toned book about its problems, I suggest "Demian" or "Fahrenheit 451" and others of Bradbury's classics. In comparison, Cat's Cradle is merely a collection of a cynic's complaints creatively assembled.

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Summary: Quite possibly the best book I've ever read.
Review: This is one brilliant book that I will read again and again in the following years. A great introduction to the genius that is Kurt Vonnegut. If you've read Cat's Cradle and liked it, try also Slaughterhouse-Five, Mother Night, Breakfast of Champions, and Welcome to the Monkey House.

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Summary: Out there, but good
Review: If you have never read any of the author's book, then you know what I mean by the title. He goes outside of normal day writing to explore the world that makes you think. Nonetheless, he is a great writer at the very least. I am not a science fiction type of guy besides Ender's Game one of the greatest books, but I enjoyed this book thoroughly. I am an engineer so reading is not my passion, but for a good read, try this out.

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Summary: apocalypse on acid
Review: i like vonneguts books but this is my favorite. his writing style is odd and some dont like it but i appreciate it. the book features a religion (which i admit i like some of its ideas) invented through lies, a bunch of odd people, and...the end. i recommend it!

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Summary: A delight!
Review: Cat's Cradle was the first book by Vonnegut I'd read, and I was definitely not disappointed. Unlike a real, "empty" cat's cradle, this book was filled with irony, wit, and hard truths about society that ring true even (especially?) today. If Cat's Cradle wasn't so damn funny, it would be chilling ... his end-of-the-world scenerio is devastatingly simple enough to be real. Amidst this tale of impending doom, Vonnegut makes the reader think about religion, politics, and science with an increasingly cynical outlook.

This is an amazing book and a fast read. Give Cat's Cradle a shot if you have the chance: you won't regret it!

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Summary: This book replaced my bible!
Review: As a graduate of Catholic high school and UCLA, I read Cat's Cradle on my own in 10th Grade, and it changed/saved my life. Vonnegut's perspective is one of truth, and this fantastic fictional tale is a wonderful vehicle to enhance positive objectivity in the world. It resonates with the wholeness of the world, the role of a society and it's members, and the quirkyness of genius.