Cat’s Cradle
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 238.9K reader ratings. First published in 1963. The book spans 179 pages.
About Cat's Cradle
Told with deadpan humour and bitter irony, Kurt Vonnegut's cult tale of global destruction preys on our deepest fears of witnessing Armageddon and, worse still, surviving it ...Dr Felix Hoenikker, one of the founding 'fathers' of the atomic bomb, has left a deadly legacy to the world. For he's the inventor of 'ice-nine', a lethal chemical capable of freezing the entire planet. The search for its whereabouts leads to Hoenikker's three ecentric children, to a crazed dictator in the Caribbean, to madness. Felix Hoenikker's Death Wish comes true when his last, fatal gift to humankind brings about the end, that for all of us, is nigh...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kurt Vonnegut Jr. |
| Published | 1963 |
| Pages | 179 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 238,940 |
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What genre is Cat's Cradle?
Cat's Cradle is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Cat's Cradle worth reading?
Based on 238.9K reader ratings, Cat's Cradle has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Cat's Cradle?
Cat's Cradle has 179 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Cat's Cradle?
Cat's Cradle was written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.. It was first published in 1963.
What is the ISBN for Cat's Cradle?
The ISBN-13 for Cat's Cradle is 9780140285600.0.
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