Hocus Pocus Audiobook (Unabridged)

" For those of us who teach at small colleges in rural areas, this novel of the parallel stories between a small school in upstate New York and a nearby prison is Vonnegut at his silly best. When the inmates escape and take over the university, you can only imagine the implications for higher education administrators :) "

" What can I say about Kur Vonnegut that hasn't already been said? This book, like all of his others that I have read, was a real joy to read. The dry humor within the novel is so very much Vonnegut that I can think of only one other person who can come close (Joseph Heller). The commentary on society, politics, war, and life in general also make Vonnegut a great read. His work is never preachy, but always enjoyable and filled with humor. While reading this book, I had to laugh like hell. "

" I read this in high school, and it was one of my favorite Vonnegut books ever. Now I don't see why I went so crazy all over it. It's good cause it's Vonnegut, but not really all that special. Maybe it's just the mood I'm in. "

" After reading about Japanese torture camps, I thought another point of view was necessary. Vonnegut is one of my favorites, and this was sitting on the shelf. He develops a Nam vet with a flashback of the service, the marriage following, the teaching position, philandering, drinking, laughing at the Establishment, Edward Abbeyish. I am about half way. Finished in a flurry. Vonnegut can become redundant after a while, when everyone is crazy and proud of it. I still like his characterizations. His effort in this novel was to avoid profanity (when the effluent hit the air conditioner) was feeble.The political slants are interesting and unsteady. The anti-war theme is rich. For a short Vonnegut with a sectional organization, this is your friend. "

" Quite possibly my favorite Vonnegut. Dozens of great one-liners and topics for thought/discussion. "

" This is probably my favorite Kurt Vonnegut book. As far as I know, it's one of his lesser-known ones, but it is awesome! Read it! Absolutely hilarious, easy to get through, and hard to put down. "

" guy asked for this at the bookstore. he sputtered how weird the 1st half is & then how it collapses together into Vonnegutian merriment. darker than "Galapagos" but lighter then "Cat's Cradle", this one's a keeper. "

" Kurt rocks "

" this was one of the most unusual and FUN books I've ever read! "

" I loved this book. I used to read it over and over as a form of therapy. "

" I'd like to recommend this book to all of you. Go ahead: read it. "

" this was maybe the seven vonnegut novel i've read. it wasn't any better than any other novel i've read from him. but i actually really liked most his work, this just didn't stick out. all i really retained was 'when the excrement hits the fan'. trying to use it more in life. "

" Vonnegut is a modern day satirist, like Swift and Twain. He's funny and witty and crude and honest in what he's learned about humanity. I laughed out loud a lot. "

" I thought it was fast paced at first but then it kind of slowed down for me. I liked it for the most part. "

" I read this and I don't even remember what it was about. It must have been crap. "

" One of Vonnegut's best. Delightful. "

" This book is classic Vonnegut. It is told in disjointed chronology; it is given to random connections between characters; it is not entirely plausible; and it is a joy to read. "

" Very cool and different. No real story, but he draws you in with the stories told throughout. I found it very much like a good Douglas Coupland book, with a great ending. Not the top of my Vonnegut list, but still worth reading. "

" Not one of Vonnegut's better books. It had an interesting and funny story but the ending was lacking. Hard to keep track of all the characters. "

" Great book-- it's amazing how seemingly insignificant details scattered through the book come together at the end, tied together in a complex tangled web. I love Kurt vonneguts twisted humor and view of the world. "

" Insanely wonderful read. "

" Witty. Cynical. A satirical expose of humanity. A great read. "

" I have a new favourite author! "

" This wasn't my favorite Vonnegut work, but it was still okay as far as the plot goes. "

" A lot of interesting ideas set out here by Vonnegut. Not much of a story, per se, but that is to be expected of Vonnegut and fans of Vonnegut go into any story of his knowing exactly that. "

" not quite as clever and compelling as cat's cradle, but a solid vonnegut. "

" I love Kurt Vonnegut books. "

" I was amused at the mention of Rollins College. "

" Vonnegut's humanism shines brightly in his writing. "

" The style of Vonnegut's writing for this novel was cumbersome and at times, very hard to wade through. Also, there was always a jump in the timeline of the story back in time then forward towards the end, then back to the present moment. It was all very hard to keep straight. "

" Best last sentence of any book..ever. "

" I was in a Vonnegut phase at the time this book was released. I purchased it and read it. I couldn't begin to tell you what this was about at this point. "

" Kurt Vonnegut's post-Vietnam rendering of truth, justice, and the American soul is still eerily funny and sadly true. As the narrator's West Point and war buddy Jack says repeatedly and unsmilingly by way of explanation: "I had to laugh like hell." "

" this was one of the most unusual and FUN books I've ever read! "

" Vonnegut is so … Vonnegut. This is a powerful sad funny book. Great. Tiring. True. "

" Vonnegut=amazing. I am currently re-reading all his books as it has been at least 10 years since I read most of them. It's interesting to re-read your old favorites it reminds you of where you were at that point in your life and how your perspective has changed. "