Cat's cradle

Author: (USA) Vonnegut / Liu Zhuyuan
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: A physicist who is indifferent to real life and human fate, after participating in the creation of the atomic bomb, developed a water isotope called Ice-9, which could instantly freeze water at room temperature. After his death, his three children divided the Ice-9 among themselves. They were equally aloof and indifferent. One of them presented it to the ruler of a Caribbean island nation in exchange for a high-ranking position. The ruler of the country and the religious leader were seemingly at odds, but in reality, they exploited each other. Their ultimate goal was to plunge society into immense terror. An accidental flight performance led to the collapse of the palace into the sea, and the scattered Ice-9 caused the destruction of the world. Cat's Cradle is Vonnegut's acclaimed novel, featuring numerous eccentric and unforgettable characters. Behind the humorous and absurd story lies a sharp critique of modern people and their madness. Vonnegut shows us what terrifying dangers arise when human stupidity and indifference combine with their technological capabilities.