A Man Without a Country
by Kurt Vonnegut
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Author: Kurt VonnegutEditor: Daniel Simon
Edition: Hardcover
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2005-09-01
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Book Reviews of A Man Without a Country
Book Review: I'd just as soon be a rattlesnake.
Summary: 4 Stars
My remaining hopeful for humanity and the Earth took a hit these last two days, as I paged through Mr. Vonnegut's final book. But my hopes are not lost amidst his considerable (and justified) cynicism, for where would I be if there were not writers and artists like Mr. Vonnegut to express and design an experience, cynical though it may be, that is beautiful and true?
A Man without a Country has the feel of a 5 minute lecture series, his quick childhood memories or denouncements of politics or mini-biographies of influential people stirring my interest as much with his delivery as his substance.
And a substantial artist he was (immortal now, he still is.)
I suppose it is understandable that people lose hope or joy as they get on in life. Tired of the nonsense, the lying, cheating and corruption of something once great and special, Mr. Vonnegut's vision of America lost any sheen it may have once had. I certainly have felt that in my young life and I've never fought in a war for it. It is necessary to heed the warnings of our great storytellers and ignore the luster anyway, call a spade a spade and value our individual and collective pursuit and appreciation for the truth. I don't think Mr. Vonnegut's works ever lacked in that pursuit.
R.I.P. Mr. Vonnegut.
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