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Catch-22, by Joseph Heller

taracloudclark's review against another edition

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5.0

I recommend taking notes, because the timeline goes back and forth and it can get confusing if you have trouble following nonlinear timeline with a lot of recurring characters.

Otherwise, excellent book. Mind bending and social commentary along with excellent literary elements of character, plot, action, etc.

laphenix's review against another edition

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3.0

Fun and humorous at times, long-winded and repetitive at others. I loved the way that the story slowly unfolds and everything starts coming together and making more sense.

electricpool's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bookish_growler's review against another edition

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Could not get into the book. It was suppose to be funny but it was too bland 

rhiannonharrold's review against another edition

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Too slow and a hard read.

mag_da's review against another edition

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funny reflective medium-paced

4.0

thejeanchair's review against another edition

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I tried to give this a chance since it’s a contemporary classic but I cannot stand how this book talks about women. I know it’s a satire; I still don’t enjoy reading about women being called slurs. I barely made a dent in this massive book but I was confused and didn’t enjoy it 

stealth7500's review against another edition

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dark funny

5.0

preciousugbo's review against another edition

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5.0

This has been the longest book I've read this year. And to be honest, the fact that I didn't shove ‘Catch-22’ to a corner in utter impatience is a testament to how incredible this book was! Absolutely amazing book!

hypatiasilver's review against another edition

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emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5