Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut
1999
Weight: 9.3 oz
Method of Disposal: Donating
I loved Kurt Vonnegut most of all when I was in high school and read just a little in college. After graduating and working at PAWS for several years, I got my second tattoo, which ended up being a Kurt Vonnegut quote. It surprised me when I decided on it almost impulsively. I had never stopped liking and respecting Vonnegut, but I never read his books anymore and the quote I chose was from one of my less favorite Vonnegut books. "Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt."
I was excited to pick up a Vonnegut book I hadn't read about a week ago. It was like reaching for a glass of water after drinking only soda for days. It was a pleasant relief. I knew it would be an easy, quick, entertaining, and still meaningful read. I bought Galapagos when I was working at Waldenbooks 15 years ago and just read it now. It was written the year I was born. That took far too long, but I wasn't disappointed. It was an amusing commentary on humanity. Still, not my favorite. I would tell you what my favorite is, but I really feel like I need to re-read them all before I decide. Back when I was 17 years old it was Cat's Cradle.
1999
Weight: 9.3 oz
Method of Disposal: Donating
I loved Kurt Vonnegut most of all when I was in high school and read just a little in college. After graduating and working at PAWS for several years, I got my second tattoo, which ended up being a Kurt Vonnegut quote. It surprised me when I decided on it almost impulsively. I had never stopped liking and respecting Vonnegut, but I never read his books anymore and the quote I chose was from one of my less favorite Vonnegut books. "Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt."
I was excited to pick up a Vonnegut book I hadn't read about a week ago. It was like reaching for a glass of water after drinking only soda for days. It was a pleasant relief. I knew it would be an easy, quick, entertaining, and still meaningful read. I bought Galapagos when I was working at Waldenbooks 15 years ago and just read it now. It was written the year I was born. That took far too long, but I wasn't disappointed. It was an amusing commentary on humanity. Still, not my favorite. I would tell you what my favorite is, but I really feel like I need to re-read them all before I decide. Back when I was 17 years old it was Cat's Cradle.
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