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Title: Cynical and Pessimistic
Review: Where is the contemplation in this "classic"?This book, though an interesting insight into one man's thinking and life journey, certainly did not seem to merit the hype it has received.It seemed very whiney and a little condescending, talking down to the reader. If the world annoys you, Vonnegut, work to improve it, or better, your view of it, rather than complaining to the world! Cat's Cradle seemed like an explanation of one man's depression and corruption so we could understand, even agree with him. I am certainly not saying the world is perfect, but if you are looking for a pensive and melancholy-toned book about its problems, I suggest "Demian" or "Fahrenheit 451" and others of Bradbury's classics. In comparison, Cat's Cradle is merely a collection of a cynic's complaints creatively assembled.
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