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Title: Some of the best short fiction around
Review: There's an economy to Vonnegut's writing that is a wonder to behold. His ability to go off in unexpected directions and his amazing talent for finding humor where there should be none is just as apparent in his short stories as it is in his novels. WELCOME TO THE MONKEY HOUSE collects a number of early works from the 50's and 60's and the book abounds with gems. Standouts like "Who Am I This Time?" where acting and life become intertwined in a way that brings a special fascination to "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow," where horrendous overcrowding leads to brutally funny machinations in a very extended family are just some examples of Vonnegut's cleverness and insight. I hadn't picked up Vonnegut recently and this book once again reminded me of why he is one of America's great writers.
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