Galapagos A Novel
Galapagos A Novel by Kurt Vonnegut, published by Random House Publishing Group on January 12, 1999, is a reissue that spans 336 pages. This novel transports readers back to A.D. 1986, where a seemingly ordinary vacation cruise evolves into an extraordinary evolutionary journey. Following an apocalypse, a small group of survivors on the Galápagos Islands becomes the foundation for a new human race, allowing Vonnegut to explore the complexities of humanity and the absurdities of modern life.
In this narrative, readers will encounter a blend of satire and science fiction as Vonnegut examines themes of evolution and survival. The story unfolds with a mix of humor and poignant observations, presenting a unique perspective on societal issues. With elements of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, Galapagos offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in a changing world.
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“A madcap genealogical adventure . . . Vonnegut is a postmodern Mark Twain.”—The New York Times Book Review
Galápagos takes the reader back one million years, to A.D. 1986. A simple vacation cruise suddenly becomes an evolutionary journey. Thanks to an apocalypse, a small group of survivors stranded on the Galápagos Islands are about to become the progenitors of a brave, new, and totally different human race. In this inimitable novel, America’ s master satirist looks at our world and shows us all that is sadly, madly awry–and all that is worth saving.
Praise for Galápagos
“The best Vonnegut novel yet!”—John Irving
“Beautiful . . . provocative, arresting reading.”—USA Today
“A satire in the classic tradition . . . a dark vision, a heartfelt warning.”—The Detroit Free Press
“Interesting, engaging, sad and yet very funny . . . Vonnegut is still in top form. If he has no prescription for alleviating the pain of the human condition, at least he is a first-rate diagnostician.”—Susan Isaacs, Newsday
“Dark . . . original and funny.”—People
“A triumph of style, originality and warped yet consistent logic . . . a condensation, an evolution of Vonnegut’s entire career, including all the issues and questions he has pursued relentlessly for four decades.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Wild details, wry humor, outrageous characters . . . Galápagos is a comic lament, a sadly ironic vison.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“A work of high comedy, sadness and imagination.”—The Denver Post
“Wacky wit and irreverent imagination . . . and the full range of technical innovations have made [Vonnegut] America’s preeminent experimental novelist.”—The Minneapolis Star and Tribune
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