When first reading
Slaughterhouse-Five, it's quite simple to pick up the point of view for the first chapter. The quote, "One guy
I knew really was shot in Dresden for taking a teapot that wasn't his" (Vonnegut 1) shows that the point of view for the first chapter is a
first person point of view. Personally, I enjoy reading novels that are first person. I find first person novels interesting because it seems more personal from the main character's point of view then having an author tell about the character's actions and explaining the character's personal feelings. For example, when Kurt Vonnegut speaks of himself as an "old fart", I find it easier to understand his feelings about himself, and it is more humorous being from a first person perspective. I know that some readers do not share my opinion on a first person point of view, but I do find it more enjoyable then third person.
After reading the first chapter, I find
Slaughterhouse-Five very enjoyable. I believe that this will be a well-rounded novel that is entertaining to read. I can not wait to read the rest!
Edit: I can easily tell, by starting chapter two, that the point of view for
Slaughterhouse-Five will be in a third person point of view. At least I had the point of view for chapter one correct!
