The story having those short paragraph breaks to highlight the comedy and the specific times and moments- reminded me of the Traflamadorian book that Billy is given to read right after being abducted. With every section being just a moment in time
This is fantastic. Please keep making more videos; I'm subscribed! I used to teach this book to my sophomores and you completely nailed everything we discussed and more
I have to have this book read by tomorrow and I haven't even started so I figured I'd look on UA-cam to try to find a competent video replacement to reading it. This video was an excellent analysis that will definitely prepare me for tomorrow, and it deserves MUCH more popularity. Thank you so much!!!!!!
what an amazing analysis! listened to it after finishing the book to help sort out my thoughts and this is so well organized and written. subscribed :)
simply an amazing video. Was entertained all the way through. Had a boring time reading/listening to the book, your essay changed my whole opinion on it (although i still find it quite dull to read). Keep up the good work!
Hello, thank you so much for this. I appreciate this book even more. Plus, I'm so grateful for the essay version of your analysis. It helped me to concentrate on the content.
Really fantastic and well constructed analysis, with excellent writing and production throughout. I've really enjoyed this video and the others on your channel that I've watched so far (regarding the Foundation trilogy) and I look forward to more. It's practically criminal that you don't have more subscribers.
I might be swinging wild here... but isn't there a scene in Catch-22 where Yossarian witnesses a defeated peddler whipping his horse which has already died of exhaustion???
You did an outstanding job of analysis here, Simon. I appreciated what you reveal about Vonnegut's storytelling techniques as well as the recurrent themes and scenes in the book. I recall that Slaughterhouse-Five was a book that fundamental changed my perspective on my native America and, as you do an extraordinary job of explaining, it was disillusioning - but in a good way. I can't wait to see what you do with Harper Lee. Hopefully, you also mention the incident of her helping Truman Capote with In Cold Blood research (another incredibly revolutionary book!). And, I am of the Go Tell A Watchman is shite opinion. Thinking of it, I definitely see a link in S5 to Catch-22 which had a similar vibe. How about Gravity's Rainbow? Tyrone Slothrop seems to me to be somewhat similar to Billy Pilgrim in that Tyrone is sort of unstuck from life in general. Also, Pynchon also connects scatology with nazism like Vonnegut. Hmm, being that we know nothing about Pynchon, could that be a pseudonym for Vonnegut kind of like Emile Azar was for Romain Gary? As for this video, it is a truly great how you were able to summarize it and add more so much cultural context. I got most of them except the Groundhog's Day/manga reference. ;-) Thanks for pointing this video out and for all the effort you had to have put into it. Fantastic job!!
Thanks for the thoughtful reply, Michael. I think you'll be happy with the topics I cover in the Harper Lee video. As for Gravity's Rainbow, it went over my head a bit when I read it, but I was pretty young at the time. Looking forward to delving into it again in the future.
Lent this book to an acquaintance who described herself as a "Christian" and avid reader. Next day she returned it and refused to speak with me ever again. Happy ending!
It would be cool to know what offended them so. Like was it the idea that organized religion is just another mechanism for profiting off the poor. Or was it the fact that america isn't entirely virtuous and pure.
The story having those short paragraph breaks to highlight the comedy and the specific times and moments- reminded me of the Traflamadorian book that Billy is given to read right after being abducted. With every section being just a moment in time
Excellent point!
So many layers in this book. Vonnegut is a legend.
I just finished the book and had to run to UA-cam for an analysis. thanks for helping me digest such an incredible experience 🤝
This is fantastic. Please keep making more videos; I'm subscribed! I used to teach this book to my sophomores and you completely nailed everything we discussed and more
Cheers Bryce, lots more vids to come!
I second the 'keep making more videos' sentiment. Found this one from his Asimov summary vid. Need more stuff like this on here.
Just finished this book about a hour ago. It's absolutely brilliant.
How does this not have more views?
Your videos make me think I have an actual attention span. - Loved this book.
I have to have this book read by tomorrow and I haven't even started so I figured I'd look on UA-cam to try to find a competent video replacement to reading it. This video was an excellent analysis that will definitely prepare me for tomorrow, and it deserves MUCH more popularity. Thank you so much!!!!!!
what an amazing analysis! listened to it after finishing the book to help sort out my thoughts and this is so well organized and written. subscribed :)
simply an amazing video. Was entertained all the way through. Had a boring time reading/listening to the book, your essay changed my whole opinion on it (although i still find it quite dull to read). Keep up the good work!
Hello, thank you so much for this. I appreciate this book even more. Plus, I'm so grateful for the essay version of your analysis. It helped me to concentrate on the content.
Thanks, I'm glad you found the text version useful.
Really fantastic and well constructed analysis, with excellent writing and production throughout. I've really enjoyed this video and the others on your channel that I've watched so far (regarding the Foundation trilogy) and I look forward to more. It's practically criminal that you don't have more subscribers.
Thanks! I don't upload often so I don't think I'll get too many subscribers. Just glad fans of the books find my essays now and again.
I love your video, please do more Kurt Vonnegut videos. (Also you should watch the movie adaptation, it’s really good)
I might be swinging wild here... but isn't there a scene in Catch-22 where Yossarian witnesses a defeated peddler whipping his horse which has already died of exhaustion???
Nice find! I'll be making a Catch 22 vid someday. I'll keep an eye out for this when I reread it.
You did an outstanding job of analysis here, Simon. I appreciated what you reveal about Vonnegut's storytelling techniques as well as the recurrent themes and scenes in the book. I recall that Slaughterhouse-Five was a book that fundamental changed my perspective on my native America and, as you do an extraordinary job of explaining, it was disillusioning - but in a good way.
I can't wait to see what you do with Harper Lee. Hopefully, you also mention the incident of her helping Truman Capote with In Cold Blood research (another incredibly revolutionary book!). And, I am of the Go Tell A Watchman is shite opinion.
Thinking of it, I definitely see a link in S5 to Catch-22 which had a similar vibe. How about Gravity's Rainbow? Tyrone Slothrop seems to me to be somewhat similar to Billy Pilgrim in that Tyrone is sort of unstuck from life in general. Also, Pynchon also connects scatology with nazism like Vonnegut. Hmm, being that we know nothing about Pynchon, could that be a pseudonym for Vonnegut kind of like Emile Azar was for Romain Gary?
As for this video, it is a truly great how you were able to summarize it and add more so much cultural context. I got most of them except the Groundhog's Day/manga reference. ;-)
Thanks for pointing this video out and for all the effort you had to have put into it. Fantastic job!!
Thanks for the thoughtful reply, Michael. I think you'll be happy with the topics I cover in the Harper Lee video. As for Gravity's Rainbow, it went over my head a bit when I read it, but I was pretty young at the time. Looking forward to delving into it again in the future.
“So it goes”
Thank you, brilliant book and a brilliant video essay
This is such a great book. Also, this is such an underrated channel.
Watching this is me studying for my test. Thanks
Thank you so much for this
Lent this book to an acquaintance who described herself as a "Christian" and avid reader. Next day she returned it and refused to speak with me ever again. Happy ending!
So it goes.
It would be cool to know what offended them so. Like was it the idea that organized religion is just another mechanism for profiting off the poor. Or was it the fact that america isn't entirely virtuous and pure.
Interesting vid!
This was excellent
Why can't we see this movie? It's soooo old! Over 30 years! Slaughter House Five!
Memorable movie.
Cool vijoe. Good work
Bravo!
Excellent 😊
GREAT WORK
Watching this before writing an essay about something I didn’t read
Reading is for chumps anyway 👍
Unstuck in time a certain Billy Pilgrim has become, or so I've heard....
😎😎😎
Great video
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I just love your irish accent , and the writer but not the book. A 275 pages of pain.