From the author of Timequake, this "irresistible" novel (Cleveland Plain Dealer) tells the story of Eugene Debs Hartke-Vietnam veteran, jazz pianist, college professor, and prognosticator of the apocalypse. It's "Vonnegut's best novel in years-funny and prophetic...something special." (The Nation)
From the author of Timequake, this "irresistible" novel (Cleveland Plain Dealer) tells the story of Eugene Debs Hartke-Vietnam veteran, jazz pianist, college professor, and prognosticator of the apocalypse. It's "Vonnegut's best novel in years-funny and prophetic...something special." (The Nation)
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ISBN-13: | 9780425161296 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 10/28/1997 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 336 |
Sales rank: | 162,674 |
Product dimensions: | 5.10(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.89(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
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