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ZTay
07-06-2011, 02:41 AM
I read it today and now here I am to share my impressions. I'd describe it as patently-quality-Vonnegut. If you've ever read any of his books, and then took this one on blind, with no title or suspicious it was Vonnegut. Two pages in you'd say, "This is Vonnegut." So if you like him, you will like this book.

Beyond that, the book was like a rope wound with threads of humor, insight and oddity. Certain odd scenes will stick with you, for they appear to be more than just oddity somehow. Very memorable. And as with the rest of his books he tosses in political/social theory with his characteristically light touch.

It's an easy book but very enjoyable. Will make you think, laugh and shudder. A 10 book.