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Synopsis
Vonnegut's first novel spins the chilling tale of engineer Paul Proteus, who must find a way to live in a world dominated by a super computer and run completely by machines. Paul's rebellion is vintage Vonnegut - wildly funny, deadly serious, and terrifyingly close to reality.
Is Player Piano appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A satirical dystopian novel with mild violence, dark humor, and themes of rebellion against an automated, dehumanizing society; no explicit sex or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include war and mental illness.
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Who'll love this
A darkly funny story about one man questioning a world run entirely by machines and deciding to fight back.