Catch-22

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Set in the closing months of World War II in an American bomber squadron off the coast of Italy, Catch-22 is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian who is frantic and furious because thousands of people he has never even met keep trying to kill him.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Great, of course submitted by Jan Wolter on July 11, 2013, 2:21pm I don't need to tell you that this is a great novel. But a lot of great novels aren't really a lot of fun, and this one is. It's confusing at times, because it's not told in chronological order, but there is lots of funny stuff going on all the way through, and, surprisingly for a book about the insanity of war, it is ultimately a positive book that finds a more than a glimmer of hope beyond the despair.

Catch-22 submitted by SBNB on June 21, 2014, 1:04pm This book was different from what I expected. But it was good nonetheless.

All-Time Great Novel submitted by Meginator on August 22, 2017, 3:49pm This is one of my all-time favorite books. I first read it when I was in high school and I think it formed much of the basis for my dry sense of humor and appreciation of irony. The book is hilarious but carries a surprisingly deep message when you read between the lines. It's absolutely relevant today and deserves its reputation. If it seems a bit jarring at first, with anecdotal chapters presented somewhat out of order, stick with it! The book grows on you and is wonderful and subtle and overt in all the right ways. It'll stick with you.

Hilariously Entertaining submitted by jrbreader on July 1, 2018, 6:23pm It is easy to see why this book has become such icon of american culture. Heller drives home his point in such an sarcastically, over the top manner, you can not help but have a laugh.

Good book submitted by jasonc1177 on July 31, 2019, 8:01pm Great author and amazing book!*

Classic submitted by caburr47 on August 5, 2019, 10:38pm Clever commentary on the societal ridiculousness that exist that has remained relevant.

Catch-22 submitted by crp on August 23, 2019, 12:20am one of the best must reads of this time period

Worth Reading submitted by hiwatson09 on August 10, 2020, 10:51pm The ending was SO GOOD. Two days after I finished it, a friend asked me to define bureaucracy, and I wanted to quote this whole book from start to finish.

read it before you die submitted by graytabby on August 4, 2022, 11:56am heller has not disappointed with catch-22. i usually am not one for classics -- or war novels, for that matter -- but this novel was one of the best things i've read in a while. the humor is exquisite, and major major major major may be one of the most memorable characters i've seen. no spoilers, but snowden's scene literally made me cry. such a great read!