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Darkly comic novel of a soldier's insanity.

Catch-22 is a must-read for anyone who enjoys sharp humor and political satire. The quintessential war novel, it masterfully depicts the absurdity and horror of war, while also exposing the bureaucratic corruption present within institutions. The book's most distinctive feature is its unconventional narrative structure, which employs non-linear storytelling and an ensemble cast of characters to portray the horrors and madness of war. Overall, Catch-22 is an essential read for anyone looking for a unique and memorable journey through the insanity of war.

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Catch-22: 50th Anniversary Edition

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ISBN: 9780099529125
Authors: Joseph Heller
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Related Topics: War
Goodreads rating: 3.99
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Explosive, subversive, wild and funny, 50 years on the novel's strength is undiminished. Reading Joseph Heller's classic satire is nothing less than a rite of passage.Set in the closing months of World War II, this is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian who is frantic and furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. His real problem is not the enemy - it is his own army which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. If Yossarian makes any attempts to excuse himself from the perilous missions then he is caught in Catch-22: if he flies he is crazy, and doesn't have to; but if he doesn't want to he must be sane and has to. That's some catch...
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Darkly comic novel of a soldier's insanity.

Catch-22 is a must-read for anyone who enjoys sharp humor and political satire. The quintessential war novel, it masterfully depicts the absurdity and horror of war, while also exposing the bureaucratic corruption present within institutions. The book's most distinctive feature is its unconventional narrative structure, which employs non-linear storytelling and an ensemble cast of characters to portray the horrors and madness of war. Overall, Catch-22 is an essential read for anyone looking for a unique and memorable journey through the insanity of war.