The world has lost a great writer
I was saddened to read that Kurt Vonnegut died yesterday in New York at age 84. He was one of my favorite writers from a (somewhat) young age. I remember the Librarian (I’m almost positive his name was Tim Holmes, but I can’t find him…) in the small town I where grew up recommending one of his books, but the first time I really became interested in his work was when I bought a used copy of “Cat’s Cradle“. The book had chapters which were very short (one or two pages) and I couldn’t stop reading…I kept saying, just one more chapter.
On the Wikipedia page, Vonnegut himself rates Cat’s Cradle as A plus, and I definitely agree.
Interesting coincidence…I just read of Kurt Vonnegut’s passing immediately prior to checking in on your blog. I won’t claim I recognized his name, but I did know his work. I too, believe our small town Librarian was Tim Homes.
Speaking of Library’s…my younger brother-in-law has just received his first professional job at a (you guessed it) Library. He is a Computer Science Graduate.
Comment by Jay — April 12, 2007 @ 3:41 pm
He was one of my favourite writers as well - nice to know you like him too
Comment by Ayelet — April 15, 2007 @ 12:33 pm