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The Big Trip Up Yonder And Other Works (1954)

by Kurt Vonnegut(Favorite Author)

3.62 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0012228559 (ISBN13: 2940012228550)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Halcyon Press Ltd.

review 1: I read the Big Trip Up Yonder because I had enjoyed the concept of 2BR02B (which I had read first, although it takes place later) so much and I had heard that this particular short story also focused on the concept of the cure to aging leading to severe population control problems.I have no regrets in reading this story. It is much lighter than 2BR02B, although this would be expected considering this story focuses on a crowded house compared to 2B's focus on the solution to the population problem and the associated problems for the individuals. That said, the lightness of the story didn't detract from it at any point. This was a story that made me chuckle and smile, as well as feel mildly horrified at the thought of being crammed into a house with several generations of my... more own relatives.The Big Trip Up Yonder is worth a read for its interesting sci-fi concept, its tie in with 2BR02B (also worht a read), and its enjoyable lightheartedness. I recommend it for fans of sci-fi looking for a quick light read.
review 2: I had never read this particular story by Vonnegut before, but as with his others, I loved it. I do have to admit that I am a huge huge huge fan of his works, and I have a hard time finding anything to dislike in any of them. I like the dark topics he tackles, while managing to keep the stories humorous and light-hearted, but I especially respect his ability to use humor without taking away from the importance of whatever point he is trying to make. I enjoy his style of writing, particularly his ability to stay far away from wordiness, by using shorter sentences and getting to the point. This particular story, like many of his works, is about the future when the population has risen to an almost unbearably high level due to the invention of anti-aging drugs, thus, generations of the same family are forced to live in extremely uncomfortable circumstances and the jealousies and strife that such a living situation can cause come out. The ending of this story I particularly enjoy. A great read, as always! less

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