Cat’s Cradle is a satirical novel by Kurt Vonnegut, published in 1963 and considered one of his best works. In the novel, the author tells the story of a fictional substance called 'ice-nine'—capable of crystallizing water at room temperature—which could lead to a global catastrophe. Through the prism of this fantastic story, Vonnegut explores themes of science, religion, human folly, and the apocalypse, offering the reader profound social satire.