Catch-22 (Reading Guide Edition) - Softcover

Heller, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0099496968 ISBN 13: 9780099496960

Publisher: Vintage Classics, 2005

Synopsis

At the heart of Joseph Heller's bestselling novel, first published in 1961, is a satirical indictment of military madness and stupidity, and the desire of the ordinary man to survive it. It is the tale of the dangerously sane Captain Yossarian, who spends his time in Italy plotting to survive.

About this title

Review:

"It is a rare book in that it has the ability to make you laugh out loud and be deeply moved within a few pages." (Adam Staten British Journal of General Practice)

"'Blessedly, monstrously, bloatedly, cynically funny, and fantastically unique. No one has ever written a book like this'" (Financial Times)

"'An apocalyptic masterpiece'" (Chicago Times)

"'Not only the best novel to come out of the war but the best novel to come out of anywhere in years'" (The Nation)

Book Description:

One of 15 limited edition Vintage Future Classics published to celebrate Vintage's 15th birthday. The 15 titles were voted for by reading groups all over the UK as being books that would still be read in 100 years time.

About this edition

• Publisher: Vintage Classics
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0099496968
• ISBN 13: 9780099496960
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560