" Line 3?/ There are three lines coming into the office. And I looked around the office, and I realized that there was somebody listening in on line 3 on every phone. Everybody in the office was listening in. So I listened in, and I could hear a telephone ringing on the other end...." " Aunt Mary was dead now. Uncle Charlie lived on, was going to meet Robert for lunch in the Atlantic House, a restaurant across the street from the bank. Charley roamed all over Cape Cod in a big, sad old Chrysler, knocking on strangers' doors. He was a straight-commission salesman of aluminum combination storm windows and screens./ 'I hope your uncle likes me,' said Nancy./ ' He will,' said Robert. ' Don't worry about it.'/ 'I worry about everything,' said Nancy. "

While Mortals Sleep is a wonderful novel full of Vonnegut's short stories and early work. It is a good way to get a fundamental understanding of Vonnegut's popular themes as well as his uncommon writing style. If you are a reader who has trouble sitting for copious amounts of time waiting for the chapter to end, this is a good collection for you.

This was mt first encounter with Kurt Vonnegut and although I have been told they are not his best stories, I found them to be amazing. I can't wait to try his other work.

A great collection for the Vonnegut fan, but not a reflection of his best work. For those unfamiliar with his work don't start here. Otherwise this is an interesting glimpse into the development of Vonnegut's talent.

I would agree with Raiiner. However, there is a great deal to be said for the amount of reflection that each of these stories almost demands from the reader. Overall, quite enjoyable.

Since these were all published post-mortum, I'm not particularly surprised as how they turned out. Still, awesome stories, just not as amazing as "Welcome to the Monkey House".