Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
This novel is a satirical commentary on modern man and his madness, exploring issues of science, technology, and religion. The story revolves around a narrator who becomes involved with the children of a deceased scientist, who had developed a substance capable of freezing water at room temperature. This substance, if misused, has the potential to end all life on earth. The novel is filled with strange and twisted characters, and culminates in a cataclysmic event, highlighting the dangers of uncontrolled technological advancement.
The 469th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 64,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 28th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 39th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 44th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 57th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 66th on Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Radcliffe Publishing Course)
- 483rd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 667th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)