Eggers on Vonnegut

What’s the most annoying trope in books or movies?

In the book, While Mortals Sleep David Eggers speaks about Mr. Vonnegut, and how he stays clear of overused cliches.

Dave Eggers views Kurt Vonnegut as a vital, grandfatherly (I don’t like this term) literary figure whose work combined accessible moral clarity with unique humor.

Eggers wrote the foreword for Vonnegut’s posthumous short story collection While Mortals Sleep, where he praised Vonnegut’s lasting impact on readers and writers alike.

Key Perspectives from Eggers on Vonnegut

• A Guide on How to Live: Eggers described Vonnegut as “a very reasonable and credible – though not to say staid or toothless – voice who helped us know how to live.” —
• Mousetrap Stories: Eggers characterized Vonnegut’s uncollected short pieces as “mousetrap” stories, meaning they “lead us by the nose to a neat ending, complete with a twist and a moral.” – most. Authors stay away from moralistic approaches.
• Personal Character: In later reflections, Eggers emphasized that Vonnegut in person “was every bit as generous, and kind”

I rather love Vonnegut’s work especially his short stories, especially how he stays away from time honored cliches in literature.