Breakfast of Champions in Around the World in 80 Books

Sep 05, 2013 Wes F rated it it was ok

The only good thing about this book that stands out is that I was reading it and came across the name: Christopher. I was in NW China (teaching English) and my wife Chris was in the US to have our second son..and I suggested in a hand-written letter (that took 2 weeks to arrive) that I thought Christopher would be a good name (since we'd not completely decided yet). Turns out it WAS the right name and our second son is named Christopher--though he has ended up going by Coco his whole life. Thank ...more

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Apr 03, 2010 Patty rated it really liked it

amazingly contemporary, given that it was written 40 years ago. the depiction of nyc is dated, and i think we are little less inclined to let chemical dumping go unchecked, but the rest of the description of american places and attitudes is perfectly now. Favorite passage:

"Americans are always afraid of coming home," said Karabekian, "with good reason, may I say."
"They used to have good reason," said Beatrice, "but not anymore. The past has been rendered harmless. I would tell any wandering Amer ...more

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Dec 06, 2017 Karen rated it liked it

Shelves: 1001

I have read several Vonnegut books now, and I think Slaughter-house five is my favorite, this one, not so much.

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Sep 20, 2020 Andy Plonka rated it really liked it

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I'm not sure I got all the deep think parts of the book, but it was enlightening, entertaining, and amusing. ...more

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Sep 30, 2011 Jessica rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: quirky, 1001

An entertaining piece of satire that shows Vonnegut's style well - I especially love how he throws out a simple definition of a well-known term that underscores just how ridiculous it is. ...more

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