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Cat's Cradle is Kurt Vonnegut's satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet's ultimate fate, it features a midget as the protagonist, a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer, and a vision of the future that is at once blackly fatalistic and hilariously funny. A book that left an indelible mark on an entire generation of readers, Cat's Cradle is one of the twentieth century's most important works -- and Vonnegut at his very best.
Is Cat's Cradle appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This satirical novel contains apocalyptic themes, including mass death and humanity's destruction, along with dark humor and philosophical commentary on religion, science, and human nature. The violence is not graphic but the existential dread and fatalistic worldview make it more suitable for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, mass death, and apocalyptic scenario.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy dark humor and thought-provoking satire about humanity's flaws will find this blackly funny and philosophically engaging.