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After the universe decides to back up ten years and all humans must live through the 1990s again, author Kurt Vonnegut finds himself trying to write a book called Timequake, which he knows he will never finish since he already did not finish it.

'Timequake is sweet, wild and cock-eyed... Vonnegut has always had a true comic ear... A beautifully fastidious writer, utterly original' - Guardian

His funniest book since Breakfast of Champions... There are nuggets of Vonnegutian wisdom throughout. -- NewsweekVonnegut is at his best. -- Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionDelightful...fun...plenty of Vonnegut gems for the taking. -- Publishers WeeklyHilarious...unsettling...exhilarating...This... Read Full Overview

According to science-fiction writer Kilgore Trout, a global timequake will occur in New York City on 13 February 2001. It is the moment when the universe suffers a crisis of conscience, and decides to go back to 1991, making everyone in the world endure 10 years of deja vu, and... Read Full Overview

Cronomoto is a jolt in time, a phenomenon of disturbance in the timeline described by Kilgore Trout, both character and alter ego of the author. Vonnegut is dealing with dwindling time to deal with issues fundamental: free will, extended family as the basis of social happiness,... Read Full Overview

Korean edition of [Timequake] by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.. A New York Times Notable Book from the acclaimed author of [Slaughterhouse-Five], [Breakfast of Champions], and [Cat's Cradle]. At 2:27pm on February 13th of the year 2001, the Universe suffered a crisis in self-confidence... Read Full Overview