fiction classics historical literary dark funny slow-paced

478 pages | first published 1961

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Set in the closing months of World War II in an American bomber squadron off the coast of Italy, Catch-22 is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian who is frantic and furious because thousands of people he has never even met keep trying to kill...
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Summary of 20912 reviews

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%

Average rating

3.86

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