57. Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut and science fiction stories for literary fiction lovers
Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. We take some conversational bunny trails to explore our high school reading experiences, our relationships with science fiction, and our philosophical ponderings inspired by Billy Pilgrim’s story. As usual, we’re recommending six contemporary books to pair with Vonnegut’s most famous work, including anti-war satire and sci-fi short stories.
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Also mentioned:
Postmodern literature
Arrival
The Writer's Crusade: Kurt Vonnegut and the Many Lives of Slaughterhouse-Five by Tom Roston
The Ezra Klein Show: Why Sci-fi Legend Ted Chiang Fears Capitalism, Not A.I.
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