he comes across a touch like an asshole in bits of this, and the actual substance of the interview waxes and wanes but still definitely entertaining/interesting.

These interviews are an excellent image of who Kurt Vonnegut was. Even for those familiar with his writing, these interviews give a better image of who Vonnegut was, how he saw the world around him and what he thought of his own work. These interviews are excellent.

Interviews? Yes. Vonnegut? Definitely. Essential? ...eh
Not a bad listen but it seemed like a hodgepodge

Sometimes, it's best not to know too much about your favorite authors.

Nothing much to review here, for these are just a few interviews with Vonnegut overtime that have been compiled together. It’s pleasant and entertaining to say the least, but also a fascinating look backwards while he discusses upcoming books, some of which have now been published for almost 50 years. I have so much respect for this genius artist and listening to these interviews where they laugh and crack jokes was simply really great fun!

3 half hour interviews spanning 3 decades! It is great if you love Vonnegut, but it is way too short to be life changing! Totally worth the time to hear him reflect on his work over the years as well as the current state of affairs in the world.

Really short interviews. I love Vonnegut, but this wasn't a great interview. It seemed more about the interviewer than Vonnegut. Still, it was a cool opportunity to hear Vonnegut's voice, after having heard his writerly voice so much.

Makes me want to go back and revisit some of my Vonnegut collection since I have all of his books

Short collection of Vonnegut interviews about his literary mindset. Beautiful and fun and inspiring to write stories with grand social critiques and yet interesting characters

I can never have enough Kurt Vonnegut. His wisdom is only matched by his wit. He is funny, insightful, and humble. Truly a brilliant mind and an amazing writer. This is a complication of interviews that range in topic as much as years. Truly enjoyable and deeply impactful, but with a sad laugh or a resigned smile. The optimism of hope shadowed by the horrors of violence and humans' nearly insatiable thirst for destruction.

It is interesting to hear his progression through time. The interviews take place over several years.

About writing.