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faceless_being's review
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eteng's review
5.0
The definitive man vs. self story, in my opinion. Mother Night is what I'd wished Crime and Punishment would be.
logarithmic's review
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, War, and Antisemitism
patkay85's review
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rosalux's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’m not sure how I feel about this book especially in the current times. But I will say it’s very ironic considering what’s happening in Palestine. Parts of the book are so relevant to the present. It’s almost like we humans don’t learn anything from history.
Vonnegut is certainly right that we are who we pretend to be so we must be very careful who we pretend to be.
Vonnegut is certainly right that we are who we pretend to be so we must be very careful who we pretend to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Xenophobia, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Hate crime, Antisemitism, Death, and Suicide
rosaliethayer's review
3.0
Not my favorite work of Vonneguts, but the ending is poetic as always. The characters are fleshed out in a way that feels melancholy.
tomkovic18's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’m new to this app so I’m saving 5 stars for now but I found this harrowing, compelling, at times exciting, humorous, quirky, and sarcastic. Also sobering and thought provoking.
bookhawk's review
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Vonnegut cleverly uses humor while making compelling and thoughtful points on morality in this fantastic book. Great, quick read that is timeless. 5 stars.