Thursday, April 12, 2007

So it goes

I was saddened to find out today that Kurt Vonnegut died. He was 84 years old. I have been a fan of his for years. I think that Slaughterhouse Five was one of the best novels of the 20th Century. Vonnegut was far head of his time as a writer. His work was funny and horrific at the same time, and despite the bizarre subject matter of many of his books, there was always a powerful presence of humanity. It's sad to know that he's gone, but at least he left behind a great legacy.

1 comment:

Katy said...

One of my favorite Vonnegut quotes: "I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different."