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A review by allyofshalott
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Okay - after finishing this I understand why it has the position it does in ~literature, but this was a slog for me. Funny and emotionally affecting at times, but took a while for me to see the pattern because of the lack of plot.
Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, War, Racial slurs, Mental illness, Medical content, and Grief