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Kurt Vonnegut
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
288
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a work of fiction for adult readers, presented as a sharp near-future satire. It follows an aging, disillusioned ex-soldier and former professor who finds himself inside a state reformatory, using his voice to explore how power, politics, and culture shape ordinary lives. The tone is intelligent, mordant, and darkly humorous, inviting readers to question what they’re told and what they choose to believe.
The narrative unfolds through fragments penned on scraps of paper found in the prison library, a story-led, reflective account that blends personal memory with broader social critique. The reading experience is distinctive for its concise, lucid prose, trenchant wit, and unflinching examination of hypocrisy, injustice, and the price of truth in a complicated world.
Presented as a voice from within, the frame of imprisonment deepens the exploration of a life shaped by war, academia, and a society under strain. The journey feels intimate and political at once, inviting readers to weigh memory against reform and to witness how a single conscience can resist a system that resists change.
Readers finish with a sharper sense of how storytelling can illuminate injustice, challenge complacency, and spark curiosity long after the final page. It leaves a lasting impression of resilience, wit, and a humane commitment to truth in difficult times.
Product Details
Author
Kurt Vonnegut
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
9780099877103
ISBN
9780099877103
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x2x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 595
₹ 104 Off