fiction classics historical literary dark funny slow-paced

519 pages | first published 1961

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At the heart of Joseph Heller's bestselling novel, first published in 1961, is a satirical indicement of military madness and stupidity, and the desire of the ordinary man to survive it. It is a tale of the dangerously sane Captain Yossarian, who ...
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Summary of 21415 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
dark 66%
challenging 40%
reflective 34%
adventurous 33%
sad 25%
emotional 23%
tense 18%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 42%
fast 8%

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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3.85

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