Slaughterhouse five

I've decided to do this post about Slaughterhouse Five, which I've just recently finished. This was a very interesting and real book. I liked how Kurt Vonnegut didn't censor any of the gruesome truths of war. Also, i found it fun that Vonnegut could infuse comedy with a devastating event whilst making the devastation very recognizable. I believe the phrase, "And even if the wars didn't keep coming like glaciers, there would still be plain old death." really does an excellent job summarizing the theme of this book. It states that with or without war people still die and most importantly despite that death time still continues. It's as if one death is irrelevant. War may be unnecessary but it is also inevitable.

OH! Also, The ending to Slaughterhouse five wasn't bad but it most definitely wasn't what i was expecting. I kind of expected some deep, insightful, human interpretation on war. Couldn't he think of a better analogy than birds? I mean come on; "Poo-tee-weet." Really?

OR- Numero cuatro

Today, in my boook, The main character (still have no idea what his name) continues his search for the man/woman with the name Black who contributed to the main characters- lets just call him paul this time- fathers death. This time paul's searching brought him to an apparently "incredibly beautiful" woman. Despite the woman saying she has no idea who Thomas Schell- the boys father- is, Paul can't help the feeling she's lying to him. After many persuasive efforts Paul gives up, but not before asking Mrs. Black- who is in fact a Mrs.- if they "can kiss for a while." She's 48 and he's about 11. Not only is that awkward and creepy, it's also illegal. Very, very illegal. Mrs. Black politely declines, (thank god!)and introverted, dissapointed Paul departs. Also in this chapter we learn a little more about the close bond between Paul and his grandmother. She is always extrememly worried about Paul because of one incident where she sorta-kinda lost him. He is her everything and she caters to his every waking need and want.
Thats where i'm gonna leave you.

OR- Numero tres

Well, continuing from where i left off, Thomas is searching for this mysterious "Black" who may lead him closer to finding out what happened to his father. He is very persistent, and i mean VERY persistent. Thomas insists on searching- and interviewing- everyone in NY with the name Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. Black. Along his journey he has these sort of flashbacks slash flashforwards where it seems as though he is narrating his future...which takes place in the present...it's really confusing. So far, Thomas has met a Mr. Black who appears to be very sick and hooked up to a bunch of IV's. This man is grumpy but becomes empathetic when he learns of Thomas's fathers death. That's about it. Stay tuned. :]