Bill Pilgrim is an optometrist who has a very odd tendency to travel through the times of his life. As a young man, he already knows the time and situation of his death. During his travels back and forth through time, he is also abducted by extra-terrestrials from the planet Tralfamadore, where he is exhibited in a zoo for many years. These beings belief that all time co-exists, that it is not linear. A very interesting concept to ponder (if you have the time, sorry, had to say that).
I found the descriptions of the fire bombing of Dresden, Germany upsetting. I am not a student of history, and was unaware of this event. I now have images engraved in my mind that will remain there.
Really not to sure what I think about this book. I did like the mix of fiction and fact, and the challenge to me to double check which are the facts. I will be checking hubby's book shelf for other works by Mr. Vonnegut.
Official website of Kurt Vonnegut
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Even though this novel was one of those I was ´forced´ to read as a young student, I could see how intriguing it was. Vonnegut is a brilliant writer.
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