Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Catch-22

Catch-22 #1

Joseph Heller

528 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark funny slow-paced
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Now a major TV series, starring George Clooney, Hugh Laurie and Christopher Abbott. Yossarian, a Bombardier in the US Air Force, is frantic and furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. His real problem is not th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33,986 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
dark 67%
challenging 40%
reflective 34%
adventurous 32%
sad 27%
emotional 26%
tense 18%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 44%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.87

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