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# Mother Night

by Kurt Vonnegut

Published 1962 · 233 pages

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Mother Night is a daring challenge to our moral sense. American Howard W. Campbell, Jr., a spy during World War II, is now on trial in Israel as a Nazi war criminal. But is he really guilty? In this brilliant book rife with true gallows humor, Vonnegut turns black and white into a chilling shade of gray with a verdict that will haunt us all.

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**JK-ADAMS**

Mar 25, 2026

Really enjoyed the book. Another illustration from Shakespeare to Vonnegut to McCarthy , we’re always struggling with the same fallen natures and societies. Great choice.

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Mar 7, 2026

It is satire. Everything is spelled correctly.

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