Galapagos

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Summary: It was a pretty good book.
Review: This isn't exactly primer Vonnegut, but for fans, it's one of his best (best meaning ALL of them). At first glance, it makes no sense that humans would evolve into what is depicted, but by the time you finish it, you'll be throughly convinced. This somehow manages to be a optimistic portrayl of the future, while at the same time, being tragic in what has to be lost for a true human Utopia. Worth the money to read and re-read.

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Summary: How does he do it?
Review: Vonnegut simply amazes me. Although this is not my favorite of his books, it is a great example of his work. He has consistently been among my favorite and most-read authors for eight years, and he never stops entertaining me and making me think. He has a great skill for presenting fascinating ideas in the most simplistic writing style one could imagine (so much so that many people find it rather annoying.) Still, his ideas alone merit the reading of his work. He has an amazing sense of humor and of the absurd, and, while much of his writing is dark and cynical, it paradoxically encourages hope. Vonnegut is a favorite of every member of the family.

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Summary: Vonnegut's best
Review: Nothing more to say. After reading quite a few Vonneguts, I have to say most of them are great, but this one's the best.

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Summary: Onr of the best books I have ever read!!!!
Review: The witty, entertaining, satirical, and hilarious porttrayal of the future of mankind and the people who made it happen captures your atention at once. The way Vonnegut captures your immagination has never stopped ammazing me. This book deffinatelly turned me into a major fan. I would recomend this book to readers of any level because it's just unforgetable.

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Summary: Well Placed Jab at Humanity in Light of Evolutionary Theory
Review: I am a newcomer to Vonnegut, and this is the first of his books I had the pleasure to read. Vonnegut takes a satirical look at modern day humanity as he places a handful of (un?)lucky castaways in the role of the future of humanity. They alone turn out to be responsible for repopulating the entire planet as the rest of humanity has fallen victim to an infertility plague in the midst of economic turmoil. Who would have guessed that future generations would speak only a single language - let alone that of a little-known cannibal tribe. This and a variety of other strange quirks of the few survivors is all that future generations will inherit and have to look back at their past. Not that they would be interested anyways, that sort of thing only intrigues the big-brains of the past.

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Summary: Counter Evolution
Review: One of the brilliant ideas of Vonnegut. The book is humorous but I felt ashamed while I was laughing. It is an anti-utopia, a dark vision of so called evolved man. I really wonder how it would be a million years later after I read this book.

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Summary: An Extention of Vonnegut's Greatness
Review: Once again, I am captivated by Kurt Vonnegut's witty and creative ways to delve into the minds and thoughts of both the reader and the character. In only the way Vonnegut can, the characters stranded on Santa Rosalia have a flair for survival, combining to become the future of the human race. You do not find out till near the end just who the writer of the tale is. It is definitely a surprise!

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Summary: A wonderful tale
Review: Although I enjoy Vonnegut, I usually find him difficult to read. This story, however, is wonderfully written and easy to follow.

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Summary: No other experience brings such a smile
Review: I found the book in a pile of trash. I'm not a degenerate, just happened to be a kizmit(?) type of thing. The book struck a nerve. It is both hilarious and thought provoking. But they say there is truth in humor. And I'm sure Mr. Vonnegut would question who they is.

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Summary: Vonnegut's Best.
Review: This is the best Vonnegut book out there. The subtle humor and bizzare situations that Vonnegut is known for come to gether perfectly. Here Vonnegut takes his scientific knowledge and, once again, applies it to a wonderful novel. The satirical comments about the evolution of man are wonderful. The attacks that Vonnegut makes on technology and incompotant people in leadership possitions is subtle and sweet. A wonderful tale, especially if you understand evolution.