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In previous readings I didn't think about the Tralfamadorians beyond a means to explain being unstuck in time. Now, I think they represent people who haven’t seen war first hand. Billy Pilgrim can’t explain to the Tralfamadorians how he perceives time (war) so they only have a crude understanding. The aliens (civilians) don’t understand and, deep down, they don’t want to. They think times of strife are just things you can look away from—that you should simply focus on what makes you happy. They
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this is one of those books that I have to wonder what's wrong with me...is it timing? has it just been overhyped? Did I just not get it? I can't believe I'm only just now getting around to reading it, but it just didn't work for me. I love satire, anti-war novels? Sure. Dark humor? check. Sci-Fi? yep.
Maybe I'll try a different Vonnegut title one day. This is the first one I've tried. Sorry to all the Vonnegut fans out there! ...more
Maybe I'll try a different Vonnegut title one day. This is the first one I've tried. Sorry to all the Vonnegut fans out there! ...more
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