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Mother Night

By: Kurt Vonnegut
Narrated by: Victor Bevine
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American Howard W. Campbell, Jr., a spy during World War II, is now on trial in Israel as a Nazi war criminal. But is he really guilty? In this brilliant book rife with true gallows humor, Kurt Vonnegut turns black and white into a chilling shade of grey with a verdict that will haunt us all. Mother Night is a daring challenge to our moral sense.

As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Kurt Vonnegut's book, you'll also receive an exclusive Jim Atlas interview. This interview – where James Atlas interviews Gay Talese about the life and work of Kurt Vonnegut – begins as soon as the audiobook ends.

This production is part of our Audible Modern Vanguard line, a collection of important works from groundbreaking authors.©1966 Kurt Vonnegut (P)2008 Audible, Inc. Dark humor Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction War & Military Comedy Witty Scary Funny Suspenseful

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"Vonnegut is George Orwell, Dr. Caligari and Flash Gordon compounded into one writer...a zany but moral mad scientist." ( Time)

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Vonnegut is his usual sharp self, always plumbing the depth of the duality of human nature and our concepts of good and evil. The characters are engaging and fleshed out as well as any of his other novels. Great story, easy to follow, with the focus being on the characters' individual anguish resulting from past actions and the increasingly hazy recollections of WWII. Not as humorous as his other novels like Cat's Cradle or Slaughterhouse Five (yes, even that was funnier). Still, one of the top Vonnegut books, pleasing to his his fans and any casual reader.

The narrator was good, pleasing to the ear, and nondescript. Perhaps that is good about a narrator--the he or she does not stick out beyond the material. He did a good job of jumping between voices and did not over-act any part of it.

Slightly drier Vonnegut, but still a classic.

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This book is a poignant and engrossing listen, full of unexpected twists and turns throughout. Kudos to the narrator for using restraint with voices and letting the listeners reach their own judgments and conclusions about the intentions and motivations of the main characters, which are complex. The reader/listener is left with that feeling that on one is ever completely good or bad, but an ever changing mixture of both.

Great to find another outstanding Vonnegut book

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Vonnegut is always a good listen/read but the emphasis on "he said, I said" in the performance is a quite annoying.

He said, I said

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One of my favorite Vonnegut books. Heart wrenching and masterfully written. Obviously not as whimsical as some of his other works but it makes incredible points regarding human nature, war and the things that drive those involved. Scary, poignant and gripping throughout.

Essential reading (or listening)

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, excellent read. Definitely Vonnegut's best even though probably his darkest.

What did you like best about this story?

Unlocking subconscious rationale for things people do in life.

What does Victor Bevine bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A proper emotional level.

Who was the most memorable character of Mother Night and why?

The hero.

Any additional comments?

Dark times in history, overwhelming at points.

Forgot how good Vonnegut wrote.

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What more can one ask? Be careful of who you pretend to be, as we become that which we pretend.

Vonnegut at his best, read beautifully.

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Kurt Vonnegut's darkest novel finds new relevance in the age of Lyin' Donald Trump. Riveting listening.

Strangely relevant anew

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Better than Slaughterhouse 5 and Cat’s Cradle. This magnificent work captures the humanity and insanity of World War 2.

Vonnegut’s Masterpiece

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This book left me staring into space thinking of it long after I finished it. Add me to the list of women who are hopelessly in love with Howard W. Campbell Jr.

Gut wrenching. Perfect book for 2020.

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This one is more down the Slaughter-house 5 vein than the Breakfast of champions. Another WW II cathartic piece from Vonnegut. Draws you right in and spins you around till you realize where you have gone! I highly recommend this book! #Quirky #Witty #WorldWarII #Cynical #Dark #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

Great! as any Vonnegut Book should be ;)

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