Books like Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
In *Cat’s Cradle*, Vonnegut satirizes modern society through the eyes of a dwarf protagonist who unearths a whimsical, calypso‑derived religion that shapes the world’s fate. The novel juxtaposes black‑humor with a grim vision of humanity’s end, forging a timeless critique of science, faith, and human folly.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Kurt Vonnegut
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