Catch-22

In this critically acclaimed novel set during World War II, Joseph Heller introduces us to the life of Captain John Yossarian, a bombardier trying everything in his power to survive the war. Yossarian is a man on a mission, not of patriotism, but of self-preservation. However, it seems like the enemy's primary target isn't him, but instead is his commanding officers, who continue to raise the number of missions required before their airmen can rotate home. The horror stories of war are punctuated by the dark comedy that Beatty and Vonnegut are famous for. Amidst the chaos and absurdity of military life, Yossarian and his fellow Air Force colleagues seek clarity and make the most of their impossible situation, all while wrestling with the “catch” – the concept that being insane is the only way to be discharged from duty. This is a must-read for anyone looking for a dark-humored, character-driven, and engaging story about war and the murky, amoral society that it creates

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