So It Goes

Kurt Vonnegut died yesterday at the age of 84. Vonnegut was one of my favorite writers in high school and he has remained a favorite. His blend of satire, science fiction, and social criticism was always a joy to read, Breakfast of Champions and Slaughterhouse Five are some of my favorite works by a 20th century American author. Vonnegut witnessed the horror of WWII firsthand and his novels always had a strong anti-war current running through them. His disdain for rampant American consumerism was also a mainstay in his black satire that made me question things as a young reader. Vonnegut was a truly unique writer who will be missed. I think I'm going to reread Cat's Cradle for the tenth time. RIP Kurt.