slaughterhouse-five (or, the children's crusade: a duty-dance with death)
third printing, 1969.
the first of vonnegut's books to become a bestseller. a semi-autobiographical sci-fi anti-war novel following billy pilgrim. billy is captured by the germans while serving as a chaplain's assistant during world war ii. he starts to experience time travel and is eventually abducted by aliens. the non-chronological tale unfolds as more of billy'd life on earth is revealed. in a 1969 review the new york times stated, "you'll either love it, or push it back in the science-fiction corner."
new york: delacorte press. 8.4 x 5.75". 186 pages. hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: some toning to spine, front, and rear boards. very good+. jacket condition: minor soiling to front. unclipped ($5.95). very good+.
located in our greenpoint store. Item #805
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