Saturday, April 07, 2007

Books: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Caedmon Audio
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Audio Collection
Performed by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Features selections from: Slaughterhouse Five, Welcome to the Monkey House, Breakfast of Champions, Cat's Cradle.

A friend mentioned something to me about Vonnegut and I thought I had not read anything by him, having somehow skipped him, but I was wrong.

After checking out this audio tape from the library, I realized I was indeed familiar with his work. I just hadn't read it in about 25 years and had forgotten.

Hearing the words in the author's voice is quite interesting. In these selections, Vonnegut even sings tunes fo the listener.

I liked Welcome to the Monkey House best, I think.

I enjoy these commentaries disguised as SF. They are as true today as when written, if a little dated. Very Ray Bradbury-ish, too.

4.5 stars

1 comment:

  1. I loved his books and saw him speak at Virginia Tech awhile back. He's a better writer than speaker. I even read his son's book, about his mental breakdown, forget the name.

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