Catch-22

Set during World War II, this novel follows Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier, and his squadron as they attempt to maintain their sanity while fulfilling their service requirements. The story is a satirical critique of the absurdities of war and bureaucracy, highlighting the paradoxical 'Catch-22' rule that prevents airmen from escaping dangerous missions. Through a series of darkly comedic and tragic events, the narrative explores themes of power, survival, and the struggle against an illogical system.

Published 1963

Binding of book is slightly loose. Slight foxing and creases on front and back covers. Slight foxing and a tear at the top of the spine, with some fading. Moderate tanning and some foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Moderate foxing on endpapers. Some foxing on some pages. Clean of annotations across pages. Moderate tanning around margins of pages.

Condition: Well Read