#1206
Mentioned in 43 episodes
Slaughterhouse-five
Book • 1999
This novel follows the life of Billy Pilgrim, a chaplain's assistant in the U.S.
Army during World War II. Billy becomes 'unstuck in time' and experiences his life out of order, including his time as a prisoner of war in Dresden during the Allied firebombing.
The book is a powerful anti-war statement, blending Vonnegut's own experiences with science fiction elements, such as Billy's abduction by aliens from Tralfamadore.
It explores themes of post-traumatic stress, the absurdity of war, and the human condition, using Vonnegut's characteristic black humor and fatalistic tone.
Army during World War II. Billy becomes 'unstuck in time' and experiences his life out of order, including his time as a prisoner of war in Dresden during the Allied firebombing.
The book is a powerful anti-war statement, blending Vonnegut's own experiences with science fiction elements, such as Billy's abduction by aliens from Tralfamadore.
It explores themes of post-traumatic stress, the absurdity of war, and the human condition, using Vonnegut's characteristic black humor and fatalistic tone.
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Mentioned by Edward Thorp in a story about a conversation between Heller and Vonnegut.
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Barry Ritholtz in a story about Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut discussing the concept of 'enough'.
Barry Ritholtz in a story about Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut discussing the concept of 'enough'.
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Ryan Holiday in a story about a conversation with Joseph Heller about the concept of "enough".
Ryan Holiday in a story about a conversation with Joseph Heller about the concept of "enough".
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Referenced when the speaker was talking about David Irving.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in a story about Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut discussing the concept of "enough."
Ryan Holiday in a story about Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut discussing the concept of "enough."
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You Must Go Toward The Oxygen | 10 Stoic Stories That Will Leave You Speechless
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James Altucher as an example of a book with a great first line, a war story with a twist.
James Altucher as an example of a book with a great first line, a war story with a twist.
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Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago al describir la visión de Kurt Vonnegut sobre lo inevitable en su novela.
Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago al describir la visión de Kurt Vonnegut sobre lo inevitable en su novela.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in a story about Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut discussing the concept of 'enough'.
Ryan Holiday in a story about Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut discussing the concept of 'enough'.26 snips
Now That You Know, Do Better | Wants Make You A Servant
Mentioned by Jensen McRae in the context of rediscovering literature around the time she was listening to Taylor Swift's Red album.
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