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Bluebeard
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
Broad humor and bitter irony collide in this fictional autobiography of Rabo Karabekian, who, at age seventy-one, wants to be left alone on his Long Island estate with the secret he has locked inside his potato barn. But then a voluptuous young widow badgers Rabo into telling his life story and Vonnegut in turn tells us the plain, heart-hammering truth about man s careless fancy to create or destroy what he loves."
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The_Penniless_Author
Bluebeard | Kurt Vonnegut
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All of Vonnegut's trademarks are here in this fictional autobiography of the equally fictional abstract expressionist painter Rabo Karabekian - the narrative shifts back and forth through time; he reveals exactly what's going to happen early in the story; and the trademark mix of cynicism and aching sincerity. Full of profound insights on war, art, feminism, and death/resurrection, and also laugh out loud funny, as usual.

Leftcoastzen What a beautiful review! 2mo
Ruthiella This was the first Vonnegut I ever read. 2mo
Suet624 I‘ll try to find this one. Thanks for the review. 2mo
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AvidReader25
Bluebeard | Kurt Vonnegut
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My favorite restaurant in Indianapolis is inspired by Vonnegut‘s work. Cocktails take their names from his novels and the walls are lined with typewriters and books. The food is incredible, and the menu changes every day. If you ever find yourself in Indy visiting the Kurt Vonnegut Museum, don‘t miss eating here. It‘s a gem.

tjwill Adding to my bucket list! 8mo
AvidReader25 @tjwill it‘s the best! And Indy Reads Bookstore is just up the road! 8mo
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BookmarkTavern
Bluebeard | Kurt Vonnegut
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Panpan

Husband, father, veteran, painter, and recluse. This is the story of Rabo Karabekian and the life he fell into, his losses and his regrets.

I think it might be time to say that Vonnegut just might not be for me. This was very slow paced, & I find it difficult to get into a book where I so strongly dislike the POV character. This also felt very blunt in its critiques of American culture and its ending message. I did appreciate the end. 🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑

PuddleJumper Wahoo! 2y
5feet.of.fury Vonnegut is not for me either. It might be art. But it‘s not enjoyable. 2y
BookmarkTavern @5feet.of.fury Exactly! Like, I can see the skill, I just don‘t enjoy reading it. 2y
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BookmarkTavern
Bluebeard | Kurt Vonnegut
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Follow up doctor‘s appointment! *sigh*

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Therewillbebooks
Bluebeard | Kurt Vonnegut
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A random shot of books I've been meaning to read but have yet to get around to. The sight fills me with a bittersweet sense of optimism and regret.

Ruthiella Main Street is fantastic. 😀 Bluebeard was my first Vonnegut but I remember nothing about it now except that it was about an artist/painter. (edited) 3y
Therewillbebooks @Ruthiella Love Vonnegut. Realizing now that it's been about a decade since I've read anything by him. 3y
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MooseontheLoose
Bluebeard | Kurt Vonnegut
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Just starting this one today! This note is just as applicable now as it was in 1985. #staysafe #helpeachother

britt_brooke This is a good one - enjoy! 💚 3y
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alexa_d
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut

"The Contessa was surely way ahead of her time, too, in believing that men were not only useless and idiotic, but downright dangerous. That idea wouldn't catch on big in her native country until the last three years of the Vietnam War."

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alexa_d
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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As usual, Vonnegut has the right idea, and he had it the year I was born.

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alexa_d
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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On my way to visit my parents for Labor Day weekend, and switched to a paper book while #inflight (no reason to listen to an audiobook when you have nothing else to do *while* you listen). The flight attendant gave me two cans of the lime seltzer I asked for. I suspect it's because I'm reading Vonnegut. We Vonnegut readers are like that about each other 😊

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alexa_d
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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First thing in the morning is as good a time as any to start a new book, especially the oldest unread one in your #LibraryThing catalog 😝

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BookishTrish
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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1. It holds up in audiobook as well ❤️2. The Lion King 👑 3. Japadog 🌭 4. No clue. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #friyayintro

Bookgoil Ooo Bluebeard! 5y
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BookishTrish
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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One of my favourite books read by one of my favourite narrators while I enjoy one of my favourite treats #bliss

tessavi What's a Japadog? In Japan they have “American Dog“, which is similar to a corn dog. 5y
BookishTrish @tessavi It‘s a magical hot dog with Japanese toppings. I had the Terimayo 5y
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britt_brooke
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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“What will be found written after the name Rabo Karabekian in the Big Book on Judgment Day?

Soldier: Excellent.
Husband and Father: Floparroo.
Serious artist: Floparroo”

Loved this autobiography of the fictional painter Rabo Karabekian (who briefly appears in Breakfast of Champions and Deadeye Dick). In typical KV fashion, it touches on morality, war, and the human condition. And, of course, there‘s that dark humor I so adore.

Leftcoastzen Love him so much! 6y
britt_brooke @Leftcoastzen There is no one like him. 💚 (edited) 6y
ZachHerman Love Kurt. Just read Mother Night, a classic. 6y
britt_brooke @ZachHerman Mother Night is one of my favorites of his. 6y
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britt_brooke
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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Ha, that‘s the #truth. #KV #quote #quotes

CarolynM I can relate 6y
MargoCatts I thought it was just me... 6y
LazyOwl 😂 6y
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BeththeBookDragon I love him 6y
britt_brooke @BeththeBookDragon Me, too. 💚💚💚 6y
batsy Gosh, yes! 6y
MicrobeMom Love this! 6y
CherryPie Excellent. Better than my word. 6y
BookishTrish This is on my Top Ten all time favourite books list! I hope you adore it! 6y
britt_brooke @BookishTrish Loving it so far! 💚 6y
BestDogDad Awesome! Vonnegut had some of the best takes! 6y
britt_brooke @JeffKoeppen He‘s my favorite! 6y
BestDogDad @britt_brooke One of mine, too. I saw him speak in 1995 in a small high school auditorium in Chicago suburb and its one my life highlights. He was one of a kind! 6y
britt_brooke @JeffKoeppen That is amazing! I‘m envious. I only realized my love a couple of years ago. 6y
BestDogDad @britt_brooke Great! Luckily, he left us with a lot of great writing! I was lucky to have a great English teacher in high school (early 1980s) who assigned the class a couple of his books. 6y
readordierachel I feel the truth of this in my soul 6y
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britt_brooke
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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vivastory The last sentence 😂😂 6y
britt_brooke @vivastory 😆 Vonnegut‘s humor never ever disappoints! 6y
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SaraBeagle
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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Great word! Transmogrify: to change or alter greatly and often with grotesque or humorous effect

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haylem
Bluebeard | Kurt Vonnegut
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HippieChickHomeschool
Bluebeard | Kurt Vonnegut
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The most fun part of #rainbowbookstacks is it gives you a great glimpse at people's eclectic book tastes!

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Sweettartlaura
Bluebeard | Kurt Vonnegut
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#photoadaynov2016
#readinschool

Just a short stack of books I read in college. I took Lit classes, especially Modern American Fiction, as an excuse to read for pleasure. Here are just a couple great authors I met along the way😍❤️😍❤️😍

Reviewsbylola I remember reading portions of The Crying of Lot 49 in a postmodernism class in college. 7y
Sweettartlaura @Reviewsbylola Pynchon is an interesting read. I haven't read much by him since college; when I have, I found myself wishing I was reading it in class to catch it all. 7y
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DaveNeufeld
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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#TBT to Bluebeard, which gave me the title of one of the best songs I ever wrote: "I tried and failed and cleaned up afterwards, so it's your turn now..."

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Oblomov26
Bluebeard | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut

Chose this because it is the last Vonnegut that I read. Occasionally you find an author where you ration his books, reading slowly because you know that the supply of their books is limited. Vonnegut is such an author for me - an author who speaks to me with every book.