“On other days we have wars as horrible as anything you've ever seen or read about. There isn't anything we can do about them, so we simply don't look at them. We ignore them. We spend eternity looking at pleasant moments.”
Book:SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE
Quote by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE
Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five is a satirical and philosophical novel that combines elements of science fiction with the author's own experiences as a prisoner of war during the Allied bombing of Dresden. The narrative is non-linear and employs a time-traveling protagonist, Billy Pilgrim, who is haunted by his past and the events of the war. The book is known for its dark humor and its exploration of themes such as the absurdity of war, the nature of time, and the human condition. more
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