PAPERBACK
$12.99
KINDLE
$10.39
AUDIOBOOK
$15.59
Slaughterhouse-Five
Plot
Billy Pilgrim, an optometrist, becomes "unstuck in time" and experiences his life events in a non-linear fashion. He relives his experiences as a prisoner of war during the bombing of Dresden, his abduction by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore, and various moments from his life. The novel uses science fiction elements to explore the trauma of war and the illusion of free will.
News & Announcements
Published in 1969, became a bestseller
Over 5 million copies sold worldwide
Considered one of the greatest anti-war novels ever written
Adapted into a film in 1972
Translated into 25 languages
Banned in some schools for its anti-war themes
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts about this book!