Breakfast of Champions is an eccentrically-twisted jaunt through the late life - and descent into madness - of Dwayne Hoover, an auto dealer plagued by the writings of Kilgore Trout (Vonnegut's recurring alter-ego throughout many novels); as Hoover spirals toward madness, we see how oddly he interacts with those around him and affects their lives. While a strange and humorous tale unfolds on the surface, Vonnegut is (perhaps not-so-subtly) using these vibrant characters to pitch his thoughts on the American way of life, from love and sex to war and peace. Surprisingly relatable and uncannily funny, Breakfast of Champions is a great pick for Vonnegut fans and novices alike!