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ISBN
0684833395
EAN
9780684833392
Publication Year
1996
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Author
Joseph Heller
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
464 Pages

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Catch-22 is like no other novel. It is one of the funniest books ever written, a keystone work in American literature, and even added a new term to the dictionary. At the heart of Catch-22 resides the incomparable, malingering bombardier, Yossarian, a hero endlessly inventive in his schemes to save his skin from the horrible chances of war. His efforts are perfectly understandable because as he furiously scrambles, thousands of people he hasn't even met are trying to kill him. His problem is Colonel Cathcart, who keeps raising the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. Yet if Yossarian makes any attempts to excuse himself from the perilous missions that he is committed to flying, he is trapped by the Great Loyalty Oath Crusade, the hilariously sinister bureaucratic rule from which the book takes its title: a man is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous combat missions, but if he makes the necessary formal request to be relieved of such missions, the very act of making the request proves that he is sane and therefore ineligible to be relieved. Catch-22 is a microcosm of the twentieth-century world as it might look to some one dangerously sane -- a masterpiece of our time.

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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
0684833395
ISBN-13
9780684833392
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Author
Joseph Heller
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
1996
Number of Pages
464 Pages

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15.6 Oz
Height
1in
Width
5.2in
Length
8in

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Publication Date
1996-09-04
Reviews
“It’s the rock and roll of novels . . . There’s no book like it. . . . Surprisingly powerful.” Norman Mailer, Esquire, 'It's the rock and roll of novels . . . There's no book like it. . . . Surprisingly powerful.' Norman Mailer, Esquire, 'Wildly original, brilliantly comic, brutally gruesome, it is a dazzling performance that will probably outrage nearly as many readers as it delights.' Orville Prescott, New York Times Book Review, “Wildly original, brilliantly comic, brutally gruesome, it is a dazzling performance that will probably outrage nearly as many readers as it delights.” Orville Prescott, New York Times Book Review, “To call it the finest comic novel of our day is faulting it. If Joseph Heller writes no other book, he will be well remembered for this apocalyptic masterpiece.” Studs Terkel, Chicago Sun-Times, 'One of the most bitterly funny works in the language . . . Explosive, bitter, subversive, brilliant.' The New Republic, “This novel is not merely the best American novel to come out of World War II, it is the best American novel that has come out of anywhere in years.” Nelson Algren, The Nation, John W. AldridgeThe New York Times Book ReviewA monumental artifact of contemporary literature, almost as assured of longevity as the statues on Easter Island., " Catch-22 Is the only War Novel I've Ever Read That Makes Any Sense." Harper Lee, Chicago Sun-Timesan Apocalyptic Masterpiece., 'To call it the finest comic novel of our day is faulting it. If Joseph Heller writes no other book, he will be well remembered for this apocalyptic masterpiece.' Studs Terkel, Chicago Sun-Times, “To my mind, there have been two great American novels in the past fifty years. Catch-22 is one.” Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly, 'This novel is not merely the best American novel to come out of World War II, it is the best American novel that has come out of anywhere in years.' Nelson Algren, The Nation, 'To my mind, there have been two great American novels in the past fifty years. Catch-22 is one.' Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly, Robert BrusteinThe New RepublicOne of the most bitterly funny works in the language...explosive, bitter, subversive, brilliant.
Group
Trade
Copyright Date
1994
Lccn
94-013984
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Dewey Edition
22

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  • by nomad194
    Jan 01, 2020Top favorable review

    Great Edition of Catch-22

    This has always been one of my favorite books. This edition has easier to read text with an introduction by the author himself. Book came in excellent condition.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: cleanearthbooks

  • by zEZdgUXmRh6@Deleted
    May 20, 2013

    A great book that will become a must-read for many years to come.

    This book actually concerns the time spend by a B-25 bombardier while stationed and flying out of a base on the eastern coast of Corsica, although the author denies that none of the places, characters and events were factual. Actually it is a satire on war, showing how absurd the idea is of men fighting and killing other men. In fact, the men were all members of the Twelfth Air Force and of the 340th Bomb Group. The author was actually a member of the 488th Bomb Squadron. (My brother actually flew several combat missions with the author.) It is an enjoyable read; however, I would suggest that one see the movie (by the same name and on DVD) before reading the book because so many ridiculous things occur that it almost defies logic and can become mind-bongling. ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS!

  • by andrand-87
    Aug 03, 2023

    Book review

    Book arrived in a few days, no torn pages or major damage. I am satisfied with this purchase. I have started reading it and I think that it is hilarious and similar to what is in the book “A Confederacy of Dunces”.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by larryharston
    Jun 07, 2007

    Always Travel With Audio Books!

    I am an engineer for Exxon/Mobil and work in the Middle East on a rotational basis. One Month On - One Month Off. Depending on the route, the trip is from 22 hrs. to 28 hrs. in duration. I travel business class so there is always a pop-up monitor and a wide selection of movies but I just don't watch them. I even carried my own portable DVD player for a few trips with short comedy skits but that doesn't exactly work either. I'm an avid reader and always carry at least two hard copy books on board but I've found that for me the very best way to amuse myself and wile away the hours is an audio book, although I never listen to them in any other situation. I have a sepeaate Apple ipod, purchased through eBay by the way, dedicated to this specific purpose. I have read Catch-22 at least ...

  • by sevenlady
    Aug 05, 2007

    Required reading for high school Honors English

    This book is on the required reading list for my son's high school Honors English. Many of the books on this list are "girl novels" and it was great to find a "boy novel" included. This book has some raw visualizations about war, but it is an excellent book to read as a stepping stone to deep and profound discussion... especially in light of the current military involvement of the USA. Having the audiobook is a fabulous way to liven up the reading. My son is "reading along" in a paperback while the audio plays. This simply makes the reading experience more enjoyable!!

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