num_pages: 287
description: Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found hereCat's Cradle, one of Vonnegut's most entertaining novels, is filled with scientists and G-men and even ordinary folks caught up in the game. These assorted characters chase each other around in search of the world's most important and dangerous substance, a new form of ice that freezes at room temperature. At one time, this novel could probably be found on the bookshelf of every college kid in America; it's still a fabulous read and a great place to start if you're young enough to have missed the first Vonnegut craze.
language: English
title: Cat's Cradle
titlecomplete: Cat's Cradle
characters: Frank Hoenikker, Emily Hoenikker, Angela Hoenikker, John (divers), "Papa" Monzano, Newt Hoenikker, Mona Aamons Monzano, Bokonon
genres: 20th Century, Literature, American, Science Fiction, Classics, Novels, Dystopia, Fiction, Humor, Fantasy
ratings_count: 392259
places: Ilium
awards: awardedAt: -189360000000
name: Hugo Award
category: Best Novel
publisher: Dell Publishing