num_pages: 289
description: A young writer decides to interview the children of a scientist primarily responsible for the creation of the atomic bomb
language: English
title: Cat's Cradle
titlecomplete: Cat's Cradle
characters: Mona Aamons Monzano, "Papa" Monzano, Frank Hoenikker, John (divers), Newt Hoenikker, Bokonon, Angela Hoenikker, Emily Hoenikker
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, American, Humor, Literature, Classics, Novels, Fantasy, Dystopia, 20th Century
ratings_count: 392375
places: Ilium
awards: awardedAt: -189360000000
name: Hugo Award
category: Best Novel
publisher: Henry Holt and Co.