A good example of this is when he finds a member of the Hoennikker family that he has been looking for, in the New York Sunday Times, and he also notices a picture of a very beautiful woman. As a result of his overt fancy in her, he enlightens us of his feelings, and says, "On its cover was the profile of the most heartbreakingly beautiful girl I ever hope to see (60)." This down-to-earth aspect of him adds to the realism of the character in showing that he has multiple interests, and not just merely a cynical thirst for knowledge. .
Written with a unique plot, and due its realistic aspect, it is fair to say that it is an ingenious idea to incorporate a fake religion into a book's main storyline, based on totally original morals and values. Also, the person narrating the story becomes a follower of this very religion of Bokonism and finds out the secrets of the destructive, but not any more secret Ice-Nine. The things that this Felix Hoennikker invention can do are just astonishing and in the end cause a maelstrom of great anguish and destruction. John quotes directly from the Books of Bokonon: "all of the true things I am about to tell you are shameful lies (14)." After reading this quote, and becoming sort of mystified by its baffling quality, you will be even more interested in the storyline because of its very original twist. From that point you will not be able draw the line between what is real and what is in fact one of these shameful lies. As you read the book it will make more sense and things will begin to fall into their places. Kurt Vonnegut's ability to use a very risky plot and at the same time appeal and connect with the reader is what makes this piece of literature so effective. .
Unpredictable and suspenseful, every page has its own theme and exciting ideas that flow through the book with great celerity, partially because there are so many chapters in the book, and also because this author knows not bore the average reader with too much classy imagery and many redundant details.