Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Catch-22

Catch-22 #1

Joseph Heller

455 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark funny slow-paced

Description

"Catch-22" is like no other novel we have ever read. It has its own style, its own rationale, its own extraordinary character. It moves back and forth from hilarity to horror. It is outrageously funny and strangely affecting. It is totally origina...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22,322 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
dark 66%
challenging 40%
reflective 35%
adventurous 33%
sad 24%
emotional 23%
tense 17%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%

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: 55% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.85

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