Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

The book is a satirical critique of military bureaucracy and the illogical nature of war, set during World War II. The story follows a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier stationed in Italy, who is trying to maintain his sanity while fulfilling his service requirements so that he can go home. The novel explores the absurdity of war and military life through the experiences of the protagonist, who discovers that a bureaucratic rule, the "Catch-22", makes it impossible for him to escape his dangerous situation. The more he tries to avoid his military assignments, the deeper he gets sucked into the irrational world of military rule.

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Published
1961
Nationality
American
Length
Moderate
Pages
450-550
Original Language
English
Avg User Rating
(4.2)
Alternate Titles
- Capcana 22
- Capítulo 22
- Der Iks
- Falle 22
- Il Comma 22

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