<p>Yes, I have read Slaughterhouse-Five, and yes I can still say that after having read it.</p>
<p>Vonnegut’s tone is candid and lighthearted within Slaughterhouse’s tale of Billy Pilgrim (with the exception of the description of the firebombing, which is fittingly solemn). His language creates a grim image of the world and of humanity in injecting humor into serious subjects, sure, but that’s simply dark comedy. He isn’t dark in the traditional sense that you would apply to a truly “dark novel.” It isn’t a dark tone. Keep in mind he is a satirist, so the crux of his work is to create humor in things that may be dark in order to point out flaws that others may overlook. Dry? Yes. Sarcastic? Yes. Dark? Only in comedic styling.</p>
<p>Regardless, I don’t think it’s wise to be painting a picture of yourself with a dark and unpleasant essay. There are other ways to be “nonconformist.” Which also isn’t necessary to write a good, eye-catching essay.</p>