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Galapagos

Pages
198
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

A ghost from the Vietnam War observes a million years of evolution on the Galapagos Islands. The story follows the descendants of a cruise ship's survivors as they prove Darwin's theories. A shipbuilder's ghost narrates the tale of this ill-fated voyage.

About the author

K
Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. was an American novelist who wrote works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, such as [Slaughterhouse-Five (1969)][1], [Cat's Cradle (1963)][2], and [Breakfast of Champions (1973)][3]. He was known for his humanist beliefs as well as being honorary president of the American Humanist Association. He is widely considered one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century. [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL98474W/Slaughterhouse-Five...

Characters

Unnamed GhostProtagonist
Ghost of the Vietnam WarSupporting
All characters in Galapagos
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