Slaughterhouse-Five
By Kurt Vonnegut
- Release Date: 2024-02-01
- Genre: Classics
Description
Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five" takes readers on a unique and thought-provoking journey through the life of Billy Pilgrim, an optometrist who becomes "unstuck in time" after surviving the bombing of Dresden during World War II. This anti-war masterpiece navigates through various moments in Billy's life, both on Earth and in the surreal alien world of Tralfamadore. Vonnegut's darkly humorous narrative challenges traditional notions of time, fate, and the brutality of war. With a distinctive blend of science fiction and poignant social commentary, "Slaughterhouse-Five" remains a powerful exploration of the human experience and the absurdity of violence.
