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Billy Pilgrim, a barber's assistant turned optometrist and soldier, experiences time travel while hiding in a Dresden slaughterhouse during World War II. As he grapples with his fragmented existence and the horrors of war, he questions the nature of time and survival. Vonnegut's narrative blends dark humor and poignant insights, making a profound statement on the destructiveness of conflict. This novel is part of a series that highlights the urgent need to confront the realities of war and prevent its recurrence.
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Slaughterhouse 5, Kurt Vonnegut
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- 2024
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- Title
- Slaughterhouse 5
- Subtitle
- Vintage War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kurt Vonnegut
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781784879822
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Science Fiction, Classics, Wars, American Literature, World War II, Gifts for men, Adapted for Film, Time travel, Dresden, Bombing
- First published
- 1969
- Original title
- Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Billy Pilgrim, a barber's assistant turned optometrist and soldier, experiences time travel while hiding in a Dresden slaughterhouse during World War II. As he grapples with his fragmented existence and the horrors of war, he questions the nature of time and survival. Vonnegut's narrative blends dark humor and poignant insights, making a profound statement on the destructiveness of conflict. This novel is part of a series that highlights the urgent need to confront the realities of war and prevent its recurrence.