Slaughterhouse 5 remains Vonnegut's timeless gut-punch on war's absurdity, following Billy Pilgrim as he's unstuck in time amid Dresden's firebombing and alien abductions. This episode unpacks its sci-fi satire, dark humor, and enduring mantra "So it goes"—a stark reminder that in 2026's endless conflicts, humanity still hasn't learned to stop the madness. Join us for a reread that transcends eras.

Additional sources for this episode:

• https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/s/slaughterhousefive/book-summary
• https://study.com/academy/lesson/slaughterhouse-five-analysis.html
• https://www.grin.com/document/267472?srsltid=AfmBOorKXN_vgkGoD8DBiAu-M841AsX0CXTcAbSVe9aqpZ9vbW2Kz5D2
• https://bookanalysis.com/kurt-vonnegut/slaughterhouse-five/
• https://www.coursehero.com/lit/Slaughterhouse-Five/
• https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/184345/slaughterhouse-five-by-kurt-vonnegut/9780385333849/teachers-guide/
• https://crafterfox.eu/review-kurt-vonnegut-slaughterhouse-five/

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