Jailbird
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 15.6K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 310 pages.
About Jailbird
Jailbird takes us into a fractured and comic, pure Vonnegut world of high crimes and misdemeanors in government—and in the heart. This wry tale follows bumbling bureaucrat Walter F. Starbuck from Harvard to the Nixon White House to the penitentiary as Watergate’s least known co-conspirator. But the humor turns dark when Vonnegut shines his spotlight on the cold hearts and calculated greed of the mighty, giving a razor-sharp edge to an unforgettable portrait of power and politics in our times.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kurt Vonnegut Jr. |
| Published | 1979 |
| Pages | 310 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,643 |
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What genre is Jailbird?
Jailbird is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is Jailbird worth reading?
Based on 15.6K reader ratings, Jailbird has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Jailbird?
Jailbird has 310 pages.
Who wrote Jailbird?
Jailbird was written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.. It was first published in 1979.
What is the ISBN for Jailbird?
The ISBN-13 for Jailbird is 9780385333900.0.
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