"Aliens" by Kurt Vonnegut is a funny and philosophical science-fiction novel that turns ideas about the appearance and habits of representatives of other worlds upside down. In a world where aliens have landed in the city of Indianapolis, changes are becoming pervasive. The main character, journalist Jonathan Hollengen, finds himself in the very center of events and begins to understand the real goals and objectives of aliens. The book not only tells about contact with other civilizations, but also questions the deep philosophical problems of interracial relations and the meaning of life. "Aliens" is a vivid example of a deep and thoughtful science fiction genre that makes the reader think about the meanings that are hidden in our ordinary life.