Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

519 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark funny slow-paced
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At the heart of Joseph Heller's bestselling novel, first published in 1961, is a satirical indicement of military madness and stupidity, and the desire of the ordinary man to survive it. It is a tale of the dangerously sane Captain Yossarian, who ...

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Moods

funny 86%
dark 66%
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: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

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