Slaughterhouse-Five
Published in 1956, Slaughterhouse-Five is a historical fantasy and time-travel fiction play by Kurt Vonnegut. The story is set in Dresden and Germany, in 1939–1945. Characters include Billy Pilgrim. It deals with Bombing of Dresden, World War II, war and free will and determinism.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 259 ratings, and 1,088 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 141 editions across 13 languages.
It runs to roughly 203 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five is one of the world's great anti-war books. Centering on the infamous fire-bombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim's odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we are afraid to know.
Awards & lists
- 🏆Hugo Awards 1973 — Best Dramatic Presentation (winner)
- ✦Hugo Awards 1970 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Nebula Awards 1970 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Slaughterhouse-Five?
Slaughterhouse-Five was written by Kurt Vonnegut and first published in 1956.
What genre is Slaughterhouse-Five?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Time Travel and Historical Fiction.
How long is Slaughterhouse-Five?
The median edition has 203 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Slaughterhouse-Five?
Readers who like it often enjoy Outlander, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court and Drums of Autumn.
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