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 51st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 275-320
- Words
- 49,000
- Original Language
- English
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