You're definitely not alone cause the Vonnegut hate on lit is near constant though I would say your expectations were too high. I quite like Slaughterhouse 5. The bit where he describes the war in reverse is very affecting.

You should at least read Sirens of Titan before giving up on him, it's his best. Just don't expect too much. It's very good existential science fiction, not Moby Dick or Shakespeare.

>>8002024
journey to the end of the night, snow country, a passage to india, the real story of ah-q, red cavalry, madame bovary, man without qualities

>>8002024
Vonnegut is overly praised in some circles, his writing is OK but it's not a masterpiece as it is claimed in some circles. His early stuff is better.

You should get some Dostoevsky.

>>8002024
Vonnegut is rubbish, if you hated him that's probably a good sign.

First read Catcher, Gatsby, Brave New World, Dorian Gray. Then read Notes, Stoner, Fathers and Sons, Trial.

>>8002044
Yeah my sister loves a bit of Dostoevsky + he's on my little image, so he's going on the list. I liked Gogol but haven't read much russian yet.
>>8002039
I didn't particularly hate him but as you said I expect my expectations were too high. He is certainly adequate and I remember liking that sequence as well. The book had flashes of genius but I found it generally underwhelming. He seems like a nice guy tho.
Sirens of titan, on the list it goes, merci