Sombre and humorous, a great read.

Vonnegut strikes again with his wit, Although this time his cynnisism Seems a bit muted. He gives us Rudy Waltz, son of two of the most eccentric people you will ever meet. Rudy as a young boy accidentally kills a young pregnant woman with his rifle THUS earning the nickname and booktitle "Deadeye Dick". Rudy grows to become a pharmacist. He never leaves his parents and his accident as a child has a profound role in the rest of his life. He carries the guilt, is unable to forge new relationships, and is unhappy Relatively Hanes Rest of His Life.
Seems like it would be a bit depressing but Vonnegut keeps the novel rolling with his social commentary on parenting, the medical field, the government, etc. etc. etc. Of course the accidental shooting is not the only misfortune to enter the lives of Rudy and his family but why ruin the book for you?
Vonnegut really kept me engrossed in this novel. It is a quick read and worth picking up, even if you have not read much of his other work. A solid 4-Star novel.