Slaughterhouse Five

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Summary: Different
Review: I found Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" unnecessary at times. His dry humor offended me, too. In the beginning of the book, I would come across a curse word or questionable joke and didn't think much about it because that's the way most highschool students talk, so I'm used to it. After a while, though, I found the dry humor annoying and offensive. Don't get me wrong, the novel has a great anti-war theme and was very well written, I just didn't care for some unnecessary text. When I finally got through the book, I wondered what other people thought about his writing and humor, and I guess I'm the only one that found it offensive. Nonetheless, I am sticking with my choice on the nature of this book, unless I am persuaded otherwise. On a lighter note, Vonnegut portrayed a lot of feelings that people share over the idea of war. Billy Pilgrim's out-of-body experiences threw me a bit, but after a while, I caught on. I enjoyed reading the parts of the book that didn't involve anything PG-13.

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Summary: Different
Review: I found Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" unnecessary at times. His dry humor offended me, too. In the beginning of the book, I would come across a curse word or questionable joke and didn't think much about it because that's the way most highschool students talk, so I'm used to it. After a while, though, I found the dry humor annoying and offensive. Don't get me wrong, the novel has a great anti-war theme and was very well written, I just didn't care for some unnecessary text. When I finally got through the book, I wondered what other people thought about his writing and humor, and I guess I'm the only one that found it offensive. Nonetheless, I am sticking with my choice on the nature of this book, unless I am persuaded otherwise. On a lighter note, Vonnegut portrayed a lot of feelings that people share over the idea of war. Billy Pilgrim's out-of-body experiences threw me a bit, but after a while, I caught on. I enjoyed reading the parts of the book that didn't involve anything PG-13.

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Summary: More than a War Book
Review: Kurt Vonnegut masters the art of sattire and irony. He bringsthe reality of war to the reader while mixing in other elements oflife. Funny and disturbing at the same time, Vonnegut has created anovel based on the gross reality of life and death. Definetly worththe read.

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Summary: A great and unique anti-war classic
Review: Kurt Vonnegut's book Slaughterhouse Five is a unique and interesting anti-war book.There has never been a book written quite like this one. The story doesn't unfold like most other stories. It takes place in a series of different times and places. The places are Dresden, Iliam New York, and an alien planet to mention a few. The main theme of the book is very clear even if the time and places that it takes place in isn't. That theme is war is pointless and so is life sometimes. The constant changing of time and place give the reader a very exciting and adventurous ride through the life of Billy Pilgrim. The story is told in a new way giving it a fresh life. If you ever find the time to read a Kurt Vonnegut book this should be the one. It is truly original and creative with a dark sense of humor that appeals to almost anyone.

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Summary: Anti-war book different from any other anti war book
Review: This book is deep, as expected. Some of the reviewers claim it to be a bad book, but they don't explain why they believe this book to be bad, they only mention that it was confusing. Like anyother good quality book, theater, music, or painting, this one is complicated. If it was obvious and simple, than it would not be brilliant, but common. It is ok for people not to enjoy this book, as long as they have understood it entirely and are able to explain their criticism. For those who hate it for the simple fact that it is confusing, I recommend these people to re-read it and be focused. This is no Judy Blume book. This is more like a book by Kafka, where you have to sit back and take the story to another level and not just look at it superficially.
What I most found amazing about Vonnegart is that he is able to write an anti-war book like no other man has. For instance, if you get JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN which I particularly enjoyed, the book has a a morbid, enraged, and sad tone and mood. Vonnegart does the contrary. Instead of describing a sad, violent, and unfair event with the obvious emotions that he felt, he chooses to describe the bombing of Dresden with sarcasm and humour. Interestingly enough, his humour has a much bigger effect on the reader. When he talks about being unstuck in time, he is basically saying that the events that occurred during the war still lives in his mind. The Tralfolmadorians are really one of the best things Vonnegart has added to his book. The symbolism is great. I will not say my interpretation of them because that might interfere and ruin it for others. That is all I have to say, this is an amazing book and everyone should read it. If you have not understood it, read it again. It is worthwhile.
What is there to say about a massacre but "Pooteeweet?"...Vonnegart is simply brilliant.

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Summary: Abducted?
Review: this was the funniest book I have ever read. it was so great. unlike other books where they get off on a slow start. this book made me laugh at the start and hooked me as well.