The crux of the Bokonon religion is a collection of Zen-like philosophies and calypso songs penned by Bokonon, the former Lionel Johnson. Although the books are outlawed in San Lorenzo, nearly everyone has a copy. Quotes from these fictitious books are sprinkled liberally throughout the novel.
Dr. Felix Hoenikker's final invention is a unique variation of the ice crystal called Ice-nine. The crystal has a melting point of 114 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning it is solid at room temperature. Even more crucial, Ice-nine is solid at body temperature, instantly freezing all the water in a person's tissues and killing them on contact. An incredibly destructive secret weapon, Ice-nine symbolizes the destructive power of the nuclear bomb.
On the day his devastating invention is unleashed, Dr. Felix Hoenikker tries to play with.....
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