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I haven't read Cat's Cradle (or any Vonnegut really) in about ten years, so I wasn't sure how I would feel this time around. Its still very solid and interesting writing and I'm still half in love with Bokononism, but I can't say I got anything new out it despite the long pause between readings.
I guess I don't need my literature to to be so densely layered that I find something new with each subsequent reading, but that's what keeps this from getting a five star rating for me. Still a fun read t ...more
I guess I don't need my literature to to be so densely layered that I find something new with each subsequent reading, but that's what keeps this from getting a five star rating for me. Still a fun read t ...more

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