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Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, which centres around the late scientist Dr Felix Hoenikker and the deadly weapons he has left behind. Not only was Hoenikker one of the creators of the atomic bomb (he was playing cat’s cradle when the bomb fell on Hiroshima, hence the novel’s title), but he also created ice-nine, which has the power to instantly freeze all the water on the planet. Cat’s Cradle is among Kurt Vonnegut’s best-known works; he was also the author of the acclaimed anti-war satire Slaughterhouse-Five, which is partly based on his own experiences during the Second World War.

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