{"product_id":"slaughterhouse-5","title":"Slaughterhouse 5","description":"\u003cp\u003e6b Kurt Vonnegut. London: Jonathan Cape, 1970. \u003cstrong\u003eFirst UK Edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSlaughterhouse-Five\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a novel by Kurt Vonnegut that blends science fiction, satire, and autobiography to tell the story of Billy Pilgrim, a soldier who becomes “unstuck in time” and experiences moments from his life out of sequence, including his capture during the bombing of Dresden in World War II. The book explores the absurdity and horror of war, free will, trauma, and the human struggle to find meaning in a chaotic world. Vonnegut’s signature dark humor and unconventional narrative structure make \u003cem data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"547\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSlaughterhouse-Five\u003c\/em\u003e a poignant, enduring critique of war and human folly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"1212\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFun fact, \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRen McCormack references \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eSlaughterhouse-Five\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eFootloose\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, calling it a ‘good book’ and giving a nod to its cultural significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"1212\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKurt Vonnegut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was an American novelist and essayist celebrated for his satirical and darkly humorous writing style. Drawing on his experiences as a soldier and prisoner of war during World War II, Vonnegut often examined themes of war, human folly, and social injustice. His most famous works include \u003cem data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"951\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSlaughterhouse-Five\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eCat’s Cradle\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eBreakfast of Champions\u003c\/em\u003e, which blend science fiction, satire, and social commentary. Vonnegut’s distinctive voice and ability to combine humor with profound insights into human nature have made him a lasting figure in American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"1212\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"1212\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLight green cloth binding with gilt lettering to spine. Original dust wrapper. Excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56231814627494,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/87F60C4E-6E0D-4807-80C1-C76C60772F78.jpg?v=1772589789","url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/slaughterhouse-5","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}