Cat's Cradle

By: Kurt Vonnegut

Narrated by: Tony Roberts

Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©1963 Kurt Vonnegut, Jr (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers

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Very intriguing book. Not sure how I feel about it but still very good and interesting.

Very Good !

This was my first Kurt Vonnegut book and I will be back for more as I really enjoyed his stories. Very charming and funny.
I laughed out loud several times. Really glad I opted for the audio book, the narrator was outstanding with his performance.

Oh, and there was a great interview with Vonnegut at the end of the book. Another plus.

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RELAX EVERYTHING IS A LIE

brilliant novel, a lesson in humility, a glimpse into what humanity has meant, and all the richness of written word as a triple chocolate fudge cake. I'd mark a star off for getting lost towards the last third of the novel, but I know that's my own damn fault ;p.

Kurt Vonnegut Cat's Cradle Is A Should read book

What did you love best about Cat's Cradle?

When you read into a Vonnegut novel you never know what to expect and Cat's Cradle is a fine example of humor, philosophy, and bordering on thought provoking Blemished on what he feels is true and the simple ridiculousness of the human (or inhumane) human condition. Take a reading or listening adventure to places Vonnegut can only taken you.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cat's Cradle?

The ending. I will not spoil. Plus the way he write about the world make what we hold so important look so silly and inappropriate. Like our sacred cows are truly fake and the B S of what we consider respectable. Loving story. And outrageous with touch of truthfulness blended into a very interesting story world that stays with you and you can read the book again and again.

What about Tony Roberts’s performance did you like?

Fine reading voice. Making the actions believable. You can hear his enjoyment and pleasure of reading such a unusually fine work.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

This is based on a true story. Well, not really, but it would be interesting if it was a true story.

Any additional comments?

Any chance you get. Read Vonnegut. I do hope they are teaching him in Schools and his books are not banded by "the powers that be" I read Breakfast of Champions when I was 13 and it changed my perspective and broadened my view on life. Vonnegut is a treasure with great meaningful humor.

chapter music sucks

everything is perfect except the loud and annoying intro and exit music for each chapter.

One of Vonnegut's bests

Such a great book! I was very happy with this purchase, narration is clear, and the work with dialects is exceptional! I also really enjoyed the light soundtrack. Very non-invasive.

it was a funny ha ha book, but not a knee slapper,

struggled to finish first time, it was. a funny ha ha book, but not a knee slapper.

Good stuff.

Another great classic Vonnegut. Not as strong as 'Breakfast' but plenty good. A few of the vignettes are really striking, particularly the lady Hoosier. I'll remember that one always.

The narration is fine, in a classic style that suits the books very well.

At several points in the book, for some reason, the producer chose to include a musical break of bouncy, weird, pseudo-tropical music...it's bizarre beyond description and really inappropriate, and for that reason I think Vonnegut would have approved completely. So roll with it. Recommended.

More to the book than just the plot

Typical Kurt Vonnegut. The plot of the story is just hiding the real meaning of the book. Kurt mocks societies, religions, and man himself through a narrative that walks you through a fantastical laden plot.

The plot is generally a fictional story about a man who is going to write a book about the father of the atomic bomb (Felix Hoenicker). This story takes the author on a journey that visits Felix's family... then to a fictional island called San Lorenzo where he becomes president of the country. He learns of a secret element called Ice-9 that turns moisture into hard rock ice. This part of the story carries a sort of subplot but generally keeps in step with the overall narrative.

The island has dropped religion in the form of a new faith called Bokononism. This new way of thinking actually mocks religion in almost any form in such a way that it becomes its own religion. This all weaves a story that ties everything together.

Kurt Vonnegut fans will notice the common thread that connects all of Kurt vonnegut's books in his style of writing. In that there's alternative thinking to what's written on the page other than the obvious.

A well written classic. The narration was okay. However, I don't feel anyone reads Kurt Vonnegut the way I read his stories and it can be off putting having read the story a few times and now you're hearing someone else's interpretation of the reading. Not enough to detract from the story but enough for me to notice.

Recommended for those that want to test the waters with Kurt Vonnegut stories. Kurt Vonnegut fans will not need convincing to listen to this story but may have an issue with narration.

Hugely creative

I loved the book. It’s creativeness and elegant story telling was a welcomed break from the garage my book club has been picking lately. I highly recommend it.