Welcome to the Monkey House by Kurt Vonnegut

Welcome to the Monkey House

Kurt Vonnegut

308 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction short stories speculative fiction funny reflective medium-paced
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Welcome to the Monkey House is a collection of Kurt Vonnegut’s shorter works. Originally printed in publications as diverse as The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction and The Atlantic Monthly, these superb stories share Vonnegut’s audacious s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,668 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
reflective 54%
lighthearted 35%
dark 34%
adventurous 26%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 7%
relaxing 6%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 13% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 27% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 12% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 25% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.09

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