An unexpected addition to my reading list. This book seems to be referenced in a lot of book reviews, so I decided to see what all the fuss was about. There was a post-modern feel to it, along with a heavy dose of satire. Some big messages (seemingly) underlie the plot, but frankly I cranked through this one so quickly I’m not sure I totally received those messages. The more obvious themes: anti-war, the lack of humanity in war, the passage of time and the role of fate in our lives. Written in ’69, it felt aged. I can understand why it is considered a unique work based on its black humor and unique non-linear plot structure, but the WWII and post-WWII subject matter didn’t really do much for me. Had I read this in a lit class where it was heavily dissected and discussed, I likely would have gained more from reading it. A favorite quote from the book: “Go take a flying fuck at a rolling donut.”