Kurt Vonnegut's dark, sad, cruel side is laid bare
A biography of the author of Slaughterhouse Five undermines his warm, grandfatherly image
A new biography of acclaimed American author Kurt Vonnegut, beloved by fans worldwide for his work's warm humour and homespun Midwestern wisdom, has shocked many with a portrayal of a bitter, angry man prone to depression and fits of temper.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Saturday, 3 December, 2011
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