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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780385333481
Edition: 15th THUS
ISBN: 038533348X
Label: Dell Publishing
Manufacturer: Dell Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: September 08, 1998
Publisher: Dell Publishing
Release Date: September 08, 1998
Studio: Dell Publishing
Features:- ISBN13: 9780385333481
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Amazon.com Review:
Cat's Cradle, one of Vonnegut's most entertaining novels, is filled with scientists and G-men and even ordinary folks caught up in the game. These assorted characters chase each other around in search of the world's most important and dangerous substance, a new form of ice that freezes at room temperature. At one time, this novel could probably be found on the bookshelf of every college kid in America; it's still a fabulous read and a great place to start if you're young enough to have missed the first Vonnegut craze.
Product Description:
One of Vonnegut's major works, this is an apocalyptic tale of the planet's ultimate fate, featuring a cast of unlikely heroes.
Average Rating: 
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Not quite my normal taste, but I enjoyed it all the same. Perhaps I will come back and reread again. A second reading might reveal more to me. Nonetheless, I do recommend this book.
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The end of the world has always been a difficult topic for discussion, probably because there is no saying when or how it will take place. In 'Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut, it is a topic that keeps coming up. And if you are at all familiar with Vonnegut's dark humor, you would not be surprised. The cause? Religion verses science. It starts when the main character, John Hoosier (who is telling this story in the first person) is researching for a book to be called "The Day the World Ended," ... Read More
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Fascinating story that puts forth some very interesting ideas on the purpose of religious belief. Highly Recommended. Quotes from the text: "All of the true things that I am about to tell you are shameless lies." "Anyone who cannot understand how useful a religion based on lies can be will not understand this book either." "Live by the harmless untruths that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy."
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I ordered this book as a Christmas gift for my sister, she gave me instructions to purchase a "used copy" because a new copy would be a waste. When the book arrived, very quickly by the way, I was pleasantly suprised. The "used" copy that I purchased
looked like new. My sister scolded me on Christmas morning for purchasing a new copy, only I new that it was used. I definately
recommend buying books from this seller, the shipping is reasonable and very fast, the books are of better ... Read More
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I am glad this wasn't the first Vonnegut book I read. Had it been I probably wouldn't be enthusiastic about reading another. Fortunately, my first was Slaughterhouse-Five.
There are plenty of reviewers here who gave great, detailed synopses of the book, so I will skip that.
What I found good about the book was it's commentary on religion and, more specifically, the relationship between religion and political power (Papa and Bokononists/Bokonon). I also enjoyed the reactions John had ... Read More
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