pickReturning to Vonnegut is like putting on a favorite pair of old slippers - familiar, comfortable, almost as if it were tailor-made specifically for me. How it is that I didn't burn through all of his novels long ago is a mystery, but I'm glad I paced myself and can still enjoy the pleasure of reading one of his books for the first time at my rapidly advancing age.
pickA collection of Vonnegut‘s short stories. Some were very enjoyable, some were mediocre. I actually laughed while listening to a few3.75/5
I have a dilemma this morning…
Muffin or pizza
These are my breakfast choices
I just can‘t decide
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pickA funny book whose satire is true to today in so many ways- how Kurt is still relevant after some 40-50 years is the genius behind his words.
pickThe story follows a fictional abstract expressionist painter, Rabo Karabekian, who was also a WWII vet. The whole book dances around the mystery of what is he hiding in his huge potato barn. The payoff at the end was absolutely worth it. Rabo is a cynical man, but somehow also incredibly hopeful. It also explores the impact art can have on processing trauma. I love Vonnegut's work and this one falls in my top five for sure.
Huge shoutout to my local used book shop for this beautiful 1982 Vonnegut!
What‘s your favorite collection of short stories and or essays? Welcome to the Monkey House is one of my favorites. Which would you recommend?
bailedUgh, this is so frustrating. I love a good classic sci-fi story, especially when it‘s talking about catastrophic events happening on earth and to the environment. I just couldn‘t get on with the writing style I think. I can see where the author was taking us and what they were trying to say but I just couldn‘t connect with any of it. I‘ve been trudging through this book for so long and I just need to give up.
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