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Kurt Vonnegut

Is Kurt Vonnegut A-List?

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NoKurt Vonnegut is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Ranking Timeline

1952D$0.01M

First Novel Published

Publishes *Player Piano*, his first novel, but it receives little attention initially.

1963C$0.05M+$0.04M

Publishes *Cat's Cradle*

*Cat's Cradle* gains him some recognition and begins to establish his unique voice.

1969B$0.5M+$0.45M

*Slaughterhouse-Five* Released

Publication of *Slaughterhouse-Five*, his most famous work, brings widespread acclaim and commercial success.

1973B$1.5M+$1M

*Breakfast of Champions* Success

*Breakfast of Champions* further cements his status as a major American author.

1985B$3M+$1.5M

Later Novels Published

Continues to publish novels and essays, remaining a prominent literary figure.

2007B$4M+$1M

Death of Kurt Vonnegut

Vonnegut dies at age 84, leaving behind a significant literary legacy and wealth.

Last updated: February 23, 2026