And so it goes..
After our class discussion and finishing the book I believe that this book was written as way to cope with PTSD. The signs are very clear that Billy had PTSD or a form of it, because of how much he would jump around talking about certain events. I also think when Barbara was so upset towards her dad when he was talking about the aliens was an important part of the novel, because it shows that the PTSD was not only effected Billy but also family and others around him. I think the reason why aliens were incorporated was because it was a way to show Billy’s ptsd and also be kinda funny. The book is a satirical novel so I believe that Kurt tried to increase a weird aspect like aliens to make the reader laugh..if that makes sense. I expected an ending that was clear, but we were left with “poo-tee-weet”. I think that is a “aha” satirical moment that Kurt was trying to be funny. Even though all this shit the final result is just and so it goes or life goes on. I agree with Mikaila though…is there a sequel?! The way the book ends there has to be or someone else has to take matters into their own hands and make one.