Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
The novel follows the life of Billy Pilgrim, a World War II veteran who has become "unstuck in time," experiencing his life events out of order. This includes his experiences as a prisoner of war in Dresden during the Allies' firebombing, his post-war life as a successful optometrist, his abduction by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore, and his eventual death. The book is a critique of war and a demonstration of the destructive nature of time, with a nonlinear narrative that reflects the chaos and unpredictability of life.
The 52nd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 3075
Since this book was first published in 1969, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 3075.0.
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