About “Jailbird”
Jailbird is a 1979 novel by Kurt Vonnegut. It presents the memoir of Walter F. Starbuck, a man who has just been released from jail after serving time for a minor role in the Watergate conspiracy. The story follows Starbuck during his first two days of freedom, as he travels to New York City and meets two people from his past. The novel explores his experiences and reflections as he tries to adjust to life outside prison.
Praise for “Jailbird”
“[Kurt Vonnegut] has never been more satirically on-target. . . . Nothing is spared.”
“Our strongest writer . . . the most stubbornly imaginative.”
“A gem . . . a mature, imaginative novel—possibly the best he has written . . . Jailbird is a guided tour de force of America. Take it!”
Book details
- Published
- 2006
- Latest edition
- 2006 · ISBN 9780385333900
- ISBN
- 9780385333900
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Jailbird | 2006 | 9780385333900 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Jailbird | 1999 | 9780385333900 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jailbird | 1999 | 9780613034319 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Jailbird | 1992 | 0099999005 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Jailbird | 1987 | 9780394299501 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Jailbird | 1987 | 9780394299501 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Jailbird | 1983 | 9780385292801 | Buy on Amazon |
| Jailbird | 1983 | 9780440541875 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Jailbird | 1983 | 0440541875 | Buy on Amazon | |
| | Jailbird | 1982 | 9780440154730 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Jailbird?
Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut has 310 pages.
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