Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle is a apocalyptic satire exploring science, religion, and human folly through the invention of ice-nine, a substance capable of destroying all life on Earth. Told through the eyes of a writer researching the atomic bomb's creators, the novel examines how good intentions and scientific progress can lead to catastrophic consequences. Vonnegut blends dark humor with profound philosophical questions about meaning and responsibility.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Vonnegut saw clearly that humanity's greatest inventions are often our most dangerous. Cat's Cradle is funny in the way that makes you uncomfortable, asking whether we're clever enough to survive our own cleverness. It's a warning wrapped in a joke that never stops being relevant.

DETAILS: • Author: Kurt Vonnegut • Publisher: Dial Press • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: September 8, 1998 • ISBN: 9780385333481 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days