I enjoyed this book almost as much as "Mother Night," but I am reserving 5 star ratings for the best of Vonnegut. This book made many allusions to realistic events like the Cuyahoga Massacre and the Boston Clock Company That forced me to cite a historical source in order to Determine Whether the event had really happened. In many cases the events were based on Described real occurences. So the subplots of President Nixon's White House and other real-world scenarios make this book quite different than many of the Vonnegut novels I've read. As a Vonnegut enthusiast or a first timer, "Jailbird" is a must read.
