Kurt Vonnegut owns you

Discussion in 'Fiction' started by Svitlo37, Jan 24, 2010.

  1. Svitlo37

    Svitlo37 Member

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    The man is responsible for a massive chunk of the contents of my book crate. I just love his work.

    Both of the places I was locked up as a juvenile I stole Kurt Vonnegut novels from their libraries. At least I got something out of it.
     
  2. DINO-mite

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    I've been wanting to read something of his for about a year now. my old writing teacher told us aobut one of his books. i believe it was called "welcome to the monkey house" or something similar to that. it's definitely on my list but i just havent gotten around to it also its been pretty hard to find it in the bookstore. i think ima just go to the library and see if they got it.
     
  3. Svitlo37

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    I was watching a Hunter Thompson documentary, and they states a sad but true fact.

    "Collage kids don't give a fuck about Kurt Vonnegut or (someone else I haven't heard of), but they love Hunter Thompson."


    I love Hunter Thompson... but that really pisses me off.'

    /end off topic rant
     
  4. TiedyeDreams

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    He was a brilliant man. I had "So it goes." Tattooed on my wrist. lol

    Slaughterhouse-Five was the first book I ever read by him and after that I fell in love.
     
  5. ice-nine

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    The first book I ever read by Mr. Vonnegut was Breakfast of Champions. As I was reading, it was hard to see at times for the tears of laughter. From there I went on to read Cat's Cradle, Player Piano, Galapagos, etc.

    I'm still working on my collection of his books.

    I know this is the Fiction forum; but I'd highly recommend his non-fiction as well. One of his books I took the most from was his last book (that wasn't published post-humously) A Man Without A Country. As it is Non-Fiction, the reader gets a rare chance to see more of the man himself and what his actual beliefs and politics were. It's a must read for any Vonnegut fan.
     
  6. Chris92

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    I was given slaughterhouse 5 as an assignment in school. One day I had in school suspension so I figured I'd read it. I read the whole book that day and loved it, it's awesome. He's really funny, has some far out ideas and has a unique way of writing. It actually reminds me a bit of Thomas Wolfe's "The elektric kool aid acid test", the style of writing is actually very similar I think. Anyway I'd be interested in reading another of his. Any suggestions?
     
  7. TiedyeDreams

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    The books previously mentioned are definitely suggested. I would honestly, recommend anything by him.
     
  8. ice-nine

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    If you've read Slaughterhouse-Five ... well, just jump in anywhere.

    I had a harder time getting through Slaughterhouse-Five than any of his other books. I am not sure why, it could have just been a mood thing at the time.

    I highly recommend Player Piano! As well as the usual suspects: Cat's Cradle, Breakfast of Champions, and Galapagos!

    I quite liked Bluebeard as well, though it was a lot different to his usual theme's of his books.
     
  9. zencoyote

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    He used to but sold me to Richard Brautigan for some fish.

    Zen
     
  10. gorilla warfare

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    cat's cradle is my 3rd favorite book ever. slaughter-house 5 is amazing too. i really didn't like timequake.

    and there was another one i read in iraq, had a clown on the cover and the phrase "lonely no more!" that one was pretty good.
     
  11. Yoseff

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    I feel like I need to put a plug in here for The Sirens of Titan, which is definitely my favorite Vonnegut book.
     
  12. MushMatt

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    The Sirens of Titan was amazing imo. I highly recommend you read it.
     
  13. Chris92

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    I read sirens of titan and loved it. The book was amazing. Its just as good as slaughterhouse five if not better. I then got halfway through breakfast of champions and hated it.
     
  14. JayK

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    But who owns Kurt Vonnegut?
     
  15. Cathy55

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    I've never read any of his books, do they worth reading?
     
  16. Gr@ce

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    Do you already have a collection or just few books?
     
  17. autophobe2e

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    Have you tried George Saunders?

    Every time I mention loving Vonnegut, everyone seems to rush to tell me to get on Saunders as fast as possible. I've yet to, but as a Vonnegut fan, If you've read him, I'd like to get your take.
     
  18. dabla

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    There is a really cool podcast/book club called "Kurt Vonneguys". They been doing the works of Vonnegut in published order.
     
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  19. Ged

    Ged Tits and Thigh Man.

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    I read "Pastoralia" by George Saunders. I've only read one Vonnegut,"Slaughter House Five",so I can't really compare. "Pastoralia" is a collection of short stories set in some kind of surreal dystopian future,but not necessarily as you would imagine it. Very good. Post-modern but not pretentious. I highly recommend it.
     
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    Vonnegut is dead and therefore technically unable to actually own anything, or anyone.
     

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