"Slaughterhouse-Five" (Kurt Vonnegut)

"Slaughterhouse-Five," written by Kurt Vonnegut, is a novel that follows the life of Billy Pilgrim, an American soldier who becomes "unstuck in time." The story interweaves his experiences during World War II, particularly the bombing of Dresden, with moments from his life before and after the war, including his time spent in an alien zoo. The novel explores themes of fate, free will, and the absurdity of war, using a distinctive blend of science fiction and autobiography to illustrate the trauma and resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of chaos and destruction.