In chapter 9 when Billy traveled to New York City I realized how realistically Vonnegut described society. The corruption in the bookstore was disturbing. Most books focused on money, sex, drugs, or alcohol, and people discriminating Billy for selecting a book that was sci-fi. This corruption exists in the real world today, with money and substances ruling people's lives. Vonnegut added characteristics of the real world to emphasize how realistic his story was, minus the aliens and time travel.
I also thought about Vonnegut's spot on description of society at the mention of the bookstore. I often see media that focuses on money, sex, drugs, and alcohol.
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