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Slaughterhouse Five (1969) by Kurt Vonnegut
Centering on the World War II firebombing of Dresden, Germany, the novel is the result of what Kurt Vonnegut witnessed as an American prisoner of war. It combines historical fiction, science fiction, autobiography, and satire - telling the story of Billy Pilgrim, a barber’s son turned draftee turned optometrist turned alien abductee.
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"Slaughterhouse Five" Show Notes
What this book is aboutCentering on the World War II firebombing of Dresden, Germany, the novel is the result of what Kurt Vonnegut witnessed as an American prisoner of war. It combines historical fiction, science fiction, autobiography, and satire - telling the story of Billy Pilgrim, a barber’s son turned draftee turned optometrist turned alien abductee. What Vonnegut sets out to do / Purpose of the bookTo try and describe the horrors and absurdities of war - and of life - and to integrate them into a functional philosophyWhat challenges/problems does it attempt to solve?How to find humor in the darkest of situationsHow to confront the worst things about humanityHow to make peace with deathHow to make your life - and the world - a little bit better placeThe intended audience of the bookWho will benefit mostAnyone who wants to understand war betterAnyone who struggles with existential angst and/or painAnyone who wants to learn more about being a POW or the bombing of DresdenAnyone who likes great writingWho probably WON’T like “Slaughterhouse Five”People who don’t want to feel pain or sadnessPeople who need a strong linear plotPeople who can’t handle science fictionWarmongersPeople who only listen to audiobooks
NEW Q: How does this book specifically benefit Men?
Men need to understand - and accept - that war is part of the human experienceSlaughterhouse Five gives men tools to deal with the horrors of war.
Is this book Easy, Average or Difficult to read? / How long is it? (1 minute) 03:00-04:00
Challenging, strange, but also fantasticPrint: 240 pages Audio: 5 hours 13 minutes
What are the overall book reviews? (Social proof) (2 minutes) 04:00-06:00
Is the book well-known? Popular? Significant?
50th Anniversary Edition of Slaughterhouse Five (2019)9,609 reviews -- 4.5 StarsKindle#9 in Lawyers & Criminals Humor#23 in Literary Satire FictionPaperback#5 in Humorous Science Fiction #10 in Military Historical Fiction#14 in Fiction Satire
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By Wearesuperiormen.comSlaughterhouse Five (1969) by Kurt Vonnegut
Centering on the World War II firebombing of Dresden, Germany, the novel is the result of what Kurt Vonnegut witnessed as an American prisoner of war. It combines historical fiction, science fiction, autobiography, and satire - telling the story of Billy Pilgrim, a barber’s son turned draftee turned optometrist turned alien abductee.
Read and listen to "Slaughterhouse Five" on Amazon!
We’re very excited to announce our books “Sexual Magnetism,” “The WASM Dating Handbook” and “Secrets of Sensual Massage” are now available!
Follow these links to get your copies of "Sexual Magnetism," "The WASM Dating Handbook" and "Secrets of Sensual Massage" on Amazon.com.
Want more great books? Check out our MUST READ LIST!
"Slaughterhouse Five" Show Notes
What this book is aboutCentering on the World War II firebombing of Dresden, Germany, the novel is the result of what Kurt Vonnegut witnessed as an American prisoner of war. It combines historical fiction, science fiction, autobiography, and satire - telling the story of Billy Pilgrim, a barber’s son turned draftee turned optometrist turned alien abductee. What Vonnegut sets out to do / Purpose of the bookTo try and describe the horrors and absurdities of war - and of life - and to integrate them into a functional philosophyWhat challenges/problems does it attempt to solve?How to find humor in the darkest of situationsHow to confront the worst things about humanityHow to make peace with deathHow to make your life - and the world - a little bit better placeThe intended audience of the bookWho will benefit mostAnyone who wants to understand war betterAnyone who struggles with existential angst and/or painAnyone who wants to learn more about being a POW or the bombing of DresdenAnyone who likes great writingWho probably WON’T like “Slaughterhouse Five”People who don’t want to feel pain or sadnessPeople who need a strong linear plotPeople who can’t handle science fictionWarmongersPeople who only listen to audiobooks
NEW Q: How does this book specifically benefit Men?
Men need to understand - and accept - that war is part of the human experienceSlaughterhouse Five gives men tools to deal with the horrors of war.
Is this book Easy, Average or Difficult to read? / How long is it? (1 minute) 03:00-04:00
Challenging, strange, but also fantasticPrint: 240 pages Audio: 5 hours 13 minutes
What are the overall book reviews? (Social proof) (2 minutes) 04:00-06:00
Is the book well-known? Popular? Significant?
50th Anniversary Edition of Slaughterhouse Five (2019)9,609 reviews -- 4.5 StarsKindle#9 in Lawyers & Criminals Humor#23 in Literary Satire FictionPaperback#5 in Humorous Science Fiction #10 in Military Historical Fiction#14 in Fiction Satire