Heller, Joseph
Catch-22 (Vintage Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099470465
- author:
- Heller, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Second World War fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Catch-22 is a satirical novel that explores the absurdities of military bureaucracy and the human cost of war. Set during the final months of World War II, the story follows a young airman's desperate attempts to survive the war. Trapped in a never-ending cycle of flying missions, he faces an impossible choice: remain in the air and risk being killed, or be grounded and risk being court-martialed. The result is a darkly comedic tale of madness and survival. The novel's central plot device, the "Catch-22", is a cleverly crafted paradox that highlights the illogical nature of military regulations. As the protagonist navigates this complex web of rules and regulations, he must confront the harsh realities of war and the dehumanizing effects of military life. A powerful and thought-provoking novel, Catch-22 is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the human cost of war and the absurdities of military life.
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