"A sum of money is a leading character in this tale about people, just as a sum of honey might properly be a leading character in a tale about bees."
About Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut was an American author known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. His published work includes fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction works over fifty years; further works have been published since his death.
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