jehignite's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting read for sure; a contemplation on rampant automation. Worth reading
yiannakin's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
books_n_bananas's review against another edition
4.0
Very clearly one of Vonnegut's early novels, but still brilliant. Interestingly enough, I think it follows 1984 and Brave New World's themes, but in a more realistic and relatable way. Unlike most of Vonnegut's later novels, Player Piano is much more simplified and focused. He focuses on one story line and keeps his themes and points straightforward. His prose is still classically Vonnegut, though.
then1ghtmang's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nina_e's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ferris_mx's review against another edition
1.0
It was so awful, so very very awful. It was like a boring, poorly written Atlas Shrugged, but worse. OK, I guess it came before Atlas Shrugged, but still. Atlas Shrugged, Player Piano, and 1984 are all spartan dystopian novels of a kind. In this one, the dystopia is due to automation. It's killing the souls of humans! Wreck the machines! Gag. It's not insightful or clever or accurate or enjoyable.
readingatthemuseum's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
selaadin's review against another edition
4.0
A really fantastic, evocative read that makes a technological pseudo-utopia-turned-apocalypse seem very humorous! There were times which I found myself somewhat drifting in interest in the parts with Paul and Anita's marriage, and I found myself a lot more interested in the sub-plot of Halyard and the Shah, but the main story was very good, with an exceptionally riveting ending. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone that's looking for a dark humour enshrouding terrible truths.