--- product_id: 1312673 title: "Cat’s Cradle" price: "฿1250" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1312673-cat-s-cradle store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # Apocalyptic satire on humanity's fate 127 short chapters for quick, engaging reads Ice Nine: fictional element with world-freezing power Cat’s Cradle **Price:** ฿1250 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the cult satire that’s freezing the world in its tracks! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cat’s Cradle - **How much does it cost?** ฿1250 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1312673-cat-s-cradle) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **End-of-World Drama:** Experience a darkly humorous yet chilling vision of apocalypse that blends science, religion, and absurdity. - • **Cult Classic Satire:** Dive into Vonnegut’s razor-sharp social commentary that shaped generations and still sparks conversations today. - • **Top-Ranked Literary Gem:** Join 13,000+ readers who rated it 4.4 stars and propelled it to top 300 in Literary Fiction and #11 in Satire. - • **Binge-Ready Micro-Chapters:** 127 bite-sized chapters perfect for busy professionals craving impactful storytelling on the go. - • **Iconic Characters & Theology:** Meet unforgettable personas like the midget Newt and explore the satirical religion Bokonism — a must-discuss at your next book club. ## Overview Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut is a seminal satirical novel featuring 127 short chapters that explore the absurdity of modern man through a darkly comedic apocalyptic narrative. Centered around the fictional Ice Nine, a substance capable of freezing the world, the book blends sharp social critique, original theology, and unforgettable characters. Highly rated and widely celebrated, it remains a must-read classic for discerning literary enthusiasts. ## Description “A free-wheeling vehicle . . . an unforgettable ride!”— The New York Times Cat’s Cradle is Kurt Vonnegut’s satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet’s ultimate fate, it features a midget as the protagonist, a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer, and a vision of the future that is at once blackly fatalistic and hilariously funny. A book that left an indelible mark on an entire generation of readers, Cat’s Cradle is one of the twentieth century’s most important works—and Vonnegut at his very best. “[Vonnegut is] an unimitative and inimitable social satirist.”— Harper’s Magazine “Our finest black-humorist . . . We laugh in self-defense.”— Atlantic Monthly Review: A Parable For The End of Time - Cat's Cradle is arguably Vonneguts greatest work, although I haven't read them all. It's about the end of the world, and starts on the anniversary of the end of the world for the Japanese, the day the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Our protagonist, Jonah, is writing a book about the end of the world. He ends up interviewing the offspring of the father of the atom bomb, Dr. Felix Hoenikker, an eccentric, seemingly uncaring father who, unbeknownst to most, also makes "Ice Nine" before he dies. Ice Nine causes everything to freeze. It precipates the end of the world. Before Ice Nine takes over, and freezes the world, Vonnegut takes us on a whirlwind tour of the hearts and minds of a slew of zany characters, from Newt the midget, son of The Father of The Atom Bomb, to a secretary who disdains anyone who "thinks too much," to a philanthropist who turns out to be the complete opposite, to a zillion others (almost too many) in between. We are taken to the island of San Lorenzo, a Carribean banana republic run by a paranoind, eccentric dictator that is totally at the beck and call of the USA, and that is where things really get weird. This book is divided into 127 very short chapters, which makes it not only easier to read and remember, but also made it easier, I'm sure, for Mr. Vonnegut to write. One of the main points of this story, if I understand correctly, is that religion, in this case "Bokonism," is pretty much a hodge-podge/hocus-pocus bed of spectacular lies. In the end, the founder of Bokonism, Bokonen, admits himself that it was all a complete joke, not to be taken sersiously (how can anyone take seriously a religion where people make love by rubbing their feet together?), but I won't spoil it by telling you what happens in between. Mad scientists and their nervous secretaries, midget kung-fu, foot sex, countless hungry, skinny, stupid natives, one beautiful, "healthy" native, fat businessmen here to save the world, steep jungles, waterfalls, underground bomb shelters, earthquakes, tornadoes, fire and brimstone (don't tell Vonnegut I said that), horse faced flute playing enfent terribles, and much, much more. Oh, and I almost forgot. Ice Nine. How could I forget Ice Nine? This book is a parable for the end of time. Review: Good read second time even better - Read all Vonnegut books in college English class. Second reading gives more understanding of his humor, satire, and political criticism. Great for a book club read. ## Features - Great product! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,343 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Fiction Satire #294 in Literary Fiction (Books) #366 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 13,141 Reviews | ## Images ![Cat’s Cradle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71m3P2Eie2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Parable For The End of Time *by C***6 on August 31, 2012* Cat's Cradle is arguably Vonneguts greatest work, although I haven't read them all. It's about the end of the world, and starts on the anniversary of the end of the world for the Japanese, the day the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Our protagonist, Jonah, is writing a book about the end of the world. He ends up interviewing the offspring of the father of the atom bomb, Dr. Felix Hoenikker, an eccentric, seemingly uncaring father who, unbeknownst to most, also makes "Ice Nine" before he dies. Ice Nine causes everything to freeze. It precipates the end of the world. Before Ice Nine takes over, and freezes the world, Vonnegut takes us on a whirlwind tour of the hearts and minds of a slew of zany characters, from Newt the midget, son of The Father of The Atom Bomb, to a secretary who disdains anyone who "thinks too much," to a philanthropist who turns out to be the complete opposite, to a zillion others (almost too many) in between. We are taken to the island of San Lorenzo, a Carribean banana republic run by a paranoind, eccentric dictator that is totally at the beck and call of the USA, and that is where things really get weird. This book is divided into 127 very short chapters, which makes it not only easier to read and remember, but also made it easier, I'm sure, for Mr. Vonnegut to write. One of the main points of this story, if I understand correctly, is that religion, in this case "Bokonism," is pretty much a hodge-podge/hocus-pocus bed of spectacular lies. In the end, the founder of Bokonism, Bokonen, admits himself that it was all a complete joke, not to be taken sersiously (how can anyone take seriously a religion where people make love by rubbing their feet together?), but I won't spoil it by telling you what happens in between. Mad scientists and their nervous secretaries, midget kung-fu, foot sex, countless hungry, skinny, stupid natives, one beautiful, "healthy" native, fat businessmen here to save the world, steep jungles, waterfalls, underground bomb shelters, earthquakes, tornadoes, fire and brimstone (don't tell Vonnegut I said that), horse faced flute playing enfent terribles, and much, much more. Oh, and I almost forgot. Ice Nine. How could I forget Ice Nine? This book is a parable for the end of time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read second time even better *by A***R on December 28, 2025* Read all Vonnegut books in college English class. Second reading gives more understanding of his humor, satire, and political criticism. Great for a book club read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great price & performance *by P***O on May 1, 2026* This isn't about the contents of this book. Plenty of other places you can get that info. This review is about this version/printing. Good student version. Uncoated paper for pages, decent font size, lightweight binding. It'll last the semester. You won't wince at the price if you need to recycle at the end of school year. ## Frequently Bought Together - Cat's Cradle: A Novel - Slaughterhouse-Five: A Novel (Modern Library 100 Best Novels) - The Sirens of Titan: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1312673-cat-s-cradle](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1312673-cat-s-cradle) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*