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Cat's Cradle
- Narrated by: Tony Roberts
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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Cat's Cradle is Vonnegut's satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet's ultimate fate, it features a little person as the protagonist; a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer; and a vision of the future that is at once blackly fatalistic and hilariously funny.
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- Eugene
- 16-12-12
Laughter and Despair
Vonnegut makes me laugh. The world he creates is ridiculous, but equally it has all the foibles and cruelty of the real world. For fun, and to add to the despair there is the religion of Bokononism. A religion that is hypocritical, false and cruel. A religion that offers some sense of acceptance of life, but only if we accept that it's falseness is the only solution to the madness that men perpetrate. The Cat's Cradle is the metaphor for the world of the book; playful, complex; a trick.The reading of the audiobook is not too cynical and not too flat; just right.
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- music lover
- 03-05-21
Great performance of a great book
Vonneguts powerful satirical book is brought to life brilliantly by the wonderful Tony Roberts. Excellent. Everyone should know this book
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- Stephanie Jane (Literary Flits)
- 05-03-14
As many layers as an onion!
I'm sure that there's still more layers to this novel that passed me by, but I enjoyed its wicked humour and sharp observations of human behaviour. The storyline is wonderfully outlandish and I would be interested to know if the science of Ice Nine is even feasible? However, it is the calypsos of the Bokononist faith that I think will be the most memorable for me. The astute comments on religion, power, learning and life are so true.
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- barbara
- 04-06-20
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Great Vonnegut, perfect narration, and entertaining interview after. As always with Vonnegut, sharply observed and very plausible characters, with a light touch on a very serious subject
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- Linda S
- 06-02-23
Cat’s cradle was a joy
I read this book many many years ago and really enjoyed it. However, I had no idea how really crazy it actually was until I heard it on this audible book. It was really well read and funny in parts. I recommend it even if you have already read it.
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- Chanoch
- 01-04-08
Excellent introduction to the short american novel
I don't have much exposure to American literature but this was the start of a love affair with the short novel. Vonnegut has a great way of getting to the point, making subtle points about human nature and he seems to be obsessed by fate. It seriously expanded my choice of books.
If you like your stories rooted in reality, then this one might not be for you but otherwise there's humanity in this story and a plot that holds you attention. A great book.
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- Mr. S. B. D. Henderson
- 13-09-15
Cat's Cradle - that pleasure is mine
Having only read Breakfast of Champions previously I am a newcomer to Voneguts writing, but having had this book recommended from a number of quality sources I decided it was time to branch out!
A very satisfying rendition of a superb piece of writing.
I am considering converting to Bokononism, because the Bokononist foma is better than the foma of the other religions...
The short interview with Kurt Vonegut at the end is a nice way to cap off the experience too :)
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- Liam Heyes
- 04-07-21
Original
a fun and original exploration of deep human concepts and social phenomenons in typically comedic fashion by Vonnegut
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- Hannah
- 07-08-15
Wonderful!
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A wonderful book brought to life by a fantastic narrator. A nice, concise read with so many layers to it. Highly recommend!
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- Dom
- 13-12-18
really good book
been on my list for a while glad I listened. if you have been looking for something that you can't stop listening to its this
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