fiction classics historical literary dark funny slow-paced

523 pages | first published 1961

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This fiftieth-anniversary edition commemorates Joseph Heller's masterpiece with a new introduction; critical essays and reviews by Norman Mailer, Alfred Kazin, Anthony Burgess, and others; rare papers and photos; and much more. Nominated as
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Moods

funny 84%
dark 66%
challenging 40%
reflective 34%
adventurous 33%
sad 25%
emotional 23%
tense 17%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

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