Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut

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Title: Galapagos

Author: Kurt Vonnegut

Genre: Science Fiction

Length: 324 pages

Published: 1999 (version I read, originally 1985)

Publisher: Dial Press Trade Paperback

Brief Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads) Galápagos takes the reader back one million years, to A.D. 1986. A simple vacation cruise suddenly becomes an evolutionary journey. Thanks to an apocalypse, a small group of survivors stranded on the Galápagos Islands are about to become the progenitors of a brave, new, and totally different human race. In this inimitable novel, America’s master satirist looks at our world and shows us all that is sadly, madly awry–and all that is worth saving.

My Review:

I give this book a 4 out of 5. 

I've only read two Vonnegut books (this and Slaughterhouse-Five), and I still can't decide if I absolutely love him or just kind of like him. I definitely understand his humor and enjoy it. 

The narrator is probably my favorite character. Mostly because he's a ghost. He's omniscient. He's also the son of Kilgore Trout, the science fiction writer talked about in Slaughterhouse-Five. In fact, I have it on good authority that Kilgore Trout is mentioned in some way or appears in most of Vonnegut's books. I enjoy this literary device: having a character that shows up in most of your books. Trout is to Kurt Vonnegut what Flagg is to Stephen King.

Definitely a must read if you enjoy humor, science fiction, or have read anything by Vonnegut!

You can purchase Galapagos through Amazon in either hard copy or Kindle format. 

Have you read Galapagos? If so, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts! 

Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.