Vonnegut, Kurt
Cat's Cradle
- ISBN 13:
- 9780575081956
- author:
- Vonnegut, Kurt
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Gollancz
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 202mm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
A chilling tale of global destruction, told with dark humour and biting irony, awaits in this science fiction novel. Kurt Vonnegut's story revolves around the invention of ice-nine, a lethal chemical capable of freezing the entire planet. The search for its whereabouts leads to a complex web of characters, including the inventor's eccentric children and a crazed dictator. As the story unfolds, the boundaries between science, politics, and madness become increasingly blurred. With its unique blend of satire and science fiction, this novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of human innovation and the fragility of our world.
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