I've been reading Slaughterhouse Five for the past few weeks now, for Stephanie's English class. I entered it with the question "Why do so many people enjoy Vonnegut's writing style?". I wouldn't know, since I have never read any of his books before. I picked up Cat's Cradle, Breakfast of Champions, and Slaughterhouse Five. I started with Slaughterhouse Five because it's the most famous of his books.
As I've read the book, I've come to be able to begin to answer my initial question. I think that the reason so many people enjoy his writing style is because it is humorous, serious, and thought-provoking at the same time. The characters in his books are extremely interesting, they have actual spirit, they aren't mindless protagonists that always do the right thing. They're just human. Finally, I like how he fits in why he decided to write his book so well in the beginning of the book.
I agree, Vonicut's writing style is very sardonic and humorous. I enjoy how his characters are very average individuals, and how the reader can generally relate to them.
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Papa Bear, your words touched me in a way that nobody else can do.
ReplyDeleteI think slaughterhouse V is a perfect example of why people love vonnegut's style so much. It is full of humor, wit, crudity, sexuality, action, gore, and while all of the scenarios may seem completely out of the ordinary and just not possible, through vonnegut's straightforward writing, anything (even the tralfamadorians) seem possible.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you are now able to answer your essential question! You accomplished what you set out to find. I've never heard of this author so now I want to find out more about him.
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