A review by baba4yaga
Catch-22, by Joseph Heller

challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

People will often talk about the dark humor, the political commentary. What has confused me is that so rarely do people talk of the sheer beauty of the writing. The intricate structure, the prose itself, one of the most lovely I’ve ever seen. I’ve forgiven much worse books for much less.
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