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Catch-22
Published
1961
Pages
453
Language
English
ISBN
9781451626650
About this book
A satirical novel about the absurdity of war and bureaucratic logic.
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"Catch-22" is a brilliant, albeit challenging, satirical masterpiece that profoundly critiques war and bureaucracy. It's a must-read for those who appreciate dark humor and complex narratives, but casual readers seeking a straightforward plot might find its non-linear structure frustrating.
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Joseph Heller's "Catch-22" is a darkly comedic and satirical novel set during World War II, following Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Force bombardier desperate to avoid flying more missions. He faces the eponymous Catch-22, a paradoxical rule stating that a sane person would want to be grounded, but wanting to be grounded proves sanity, thus making them fit to fly. The novel brilliantly exposes the absurdity of war, bureaucracy, and power through its unforgettable characters and non-linear narrative.
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