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519 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099477310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 November 1961
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 34,101 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Misogyny519 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099477310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 November 1961
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 34,101 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Misogyny