Author: Vonnegut, Kurt
Synopsis:
In "The Big Trip Up Yonder" by Kurt Vonnegut, the world is overpopulated and people are living longer than ever before. The story follows the lives of the 200-year-old Cohens, a family that is struggling to cope with the challenges of living in a crowded future. When a breakthrough in medical science promises to extend their lives even further, the Cohens must confront the consequences of immortality and the impact it has on their relationships and society as a whole.
Genres: Science fiction, dystopian fiction, satirical fiction
Themes: Overpopulation, immortality, societal consequences, family dynamics
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