Kurt Vonnegut
1965
Around 215 pages
God bless Kurt Vonnegut, we were really floundering there for a moment. Spoiler alert, I will be praising every Vonnegut on this List, because every one of them slays.
The novel's main focus is on Eliot Rosewater, the son of a wealthy senator. His father established the Rosewater Foundation to help their clan avoid paying taxes on their family estate. Eliot gets $3.5 million a year from the Foundation. After World War II, Eliot develops a social conscience and starts helping out the townsfolk. This sets into motion a scheme to get the money away from Eliot, by proving he's insane.
Because of the recurring characters, Vonnegut really has created his own universe. I love the resolution to this novel, and the social commentary was great. His humor is dark and biting. I can't get enough of this guy.
RATING: *****
Interesting Facts:
Interesting Facts:
Adapted into a stage musical with a book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken.
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1 comment:
Again I pause my reading and catching up on your posts, to request this book from my local library! Will be able to discuss soon :)
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