Cat’s Cradle
Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, published by Penguin in 1999, is a thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of global destruction through a lens of dark humor and satire. This edition, comprising 178 pages, presents a tale centered around Dr. Felix Hoenikker, a pivotal figure in the creation of the atomic bomb, who has left behind a dangerous legacy in the form of ‘ice-nine’, a chemical with the potential to freeze the entire planet. The story unfolds as the search for this lethal substance leads to Hoenikker’s eccentric children and a dictator in the Caribbean, ultimately confronting the fears of Armageddon and survival.
Readers will find a unique blend of science fiction and satire as Vonnegut delves into the consequences of human innovation and folly. The narrative is marked by its deadpan humor and biting irony, reflecting on the absurdities of existence in a post-apocalyptic world. With its focus on the interplay between science and humanity, Cat’s Cradle invites contemplation on the implications of technological advancements and the fragility of life. This edition is presented in English and is suitable for those interested in literature that challenges conventional perspectives on society and the future.
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Told with deadpan humour and bitter irony, Kurt Vonnegut’s cult tale of global destruction preys on our deepest fears of witnessing Armageddon and, worse still, surviving it …Dr Felix Hoenikker, one of the founding ‘fathers’ of the atomic bomb, has left a deadly legacy to the world. For he is the inventor of ‘ice-nine’, a lethal chemical capable of freezing the entire planet. The search for its whereabouts leads to Hoenikker’s three ecentric children, to a crazed dictator in the Caribbean, to madness. Felix Hoenikker’s Death Wish comes true when his last, fatal gift to mankind brings about the end, that for all of us, is nigh …
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