While Mortals Sleep

Unpublished Short Fiction

By: Kurt Vonnegut

Narrated by: Norman Dietz

Kurt Vonnegut made his mark as one of America’s most influential writers with novels such as Slaughterhouse Five, named one of the 100 best English-language novels by Time. Published posthumously, While Mortals Sleep is a collection of 16 short stories, written early in Vonnegut’s career, that further cements his status as an American literary icon.

©2011 The Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Trust (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

Vonnegut is a Master

The flow of the book is amazing and stories weave in and out. You see them develop and just enjoy the ride.

Did not hold my interest

A few good stories. Many felt old. Others felt incomplete. Some just downright weird. Overall, not for me. I wasn’t motivated to complete the collection. Narration felt tiresome and slow. Had to increase speed to get through the stories I did complete.

how about story titles?

it's a book of short stories and the story titles are not in the table of contents. it's not one chapter power story either. Voice acting was great. The writing style is a bit old fashioned.

Vonnegut

Vonnegut without any holds barred is extremely refreshing stuff, particularly after all the self-censorship in these very politically-prickly days. His is a voice we can trust because it is unafraid to speak out against injustice and cruelty.

How difficult it was to follow

I just could not stay interested, nor could I determine if I was listening to several short stories, or was just not getting it. I love Vonnegut, but I'd give this one a pass.