“The enemy," retorted Yossarian with weighted precision, "is anybody who's going to get you killed, no matter which side he's on, and that includes Colonel Cathcart. And don't you forget that, because the longer you remember it, the longer you might live.”
Joseph Heller's 'Catch-22' is a seminal work of American literature, renowned for its complex narrative structure and dark humor. The story follows Yossarian, a U.S. Air Force bombardier, as he navigates the absurdities of military life and the paradoxes of war. The novel is characterized by its unique use of the catch-22 principle, where the protagonist finds himself trapped in a no-win situation, and its sharp critique of the military establishment. more
Joseph Heller was an American novelist known for his satirical and black humor style. His novel 'Catch-22' is considered one of the greatest novels of the 20th century and has had a profound impact on literature. more
“We are all descended from monsters.”