46 pages 1 hour read

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1965

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Before You Read

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God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., follows Eliot Rosewater, who, rejecting his wealthy family's values, moves to Rosewater, Indiana, and uses the family's fortune to help those in crisis. An unscrupulous lawyer, Norman Mushari, tries to prove Eliot incompetent to gain control of the fortune, but Eliot thwarts his plans. The book addresses mental health issues, suicide, and substance abuse.

Reviews & Readership

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God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. is lauded for its satirical wit and sharp social critique. Readers appreciate its humorous yet poignant exploration of wealth, philanthropy, and human compassion. However, some find the narrative's pacing uneven. Overall, it's considered a thought-provoking and entertaining read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater?

Readers who enjoy God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. typically appreciate satirical and darkly comedic explorations of society, wealth, and human nature. Fans of Joseph Heller's Catch-22 and George Orwell's Animal Farm, who have a penchant for incisive social critique and absurdity, would find this book compelling.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

940L

Book Details

Genre

Satire

Humor

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Period

Post Modernism

Themes

Society: Class

Identity: Mental Health

Values/Ideas: Equality

Topics

History: World