{"product_id":"catch22-a-special-gift-edition-9781784878696","title":"Catch-22: A special gift edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCatch-22 is a novel by Joseph Heller that is set in the closing months of World War II. It follows the story of a bombardier named Yossarian who is frantic and furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. His real problem is not the enemy, but his own army, which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. If Yossarian makes any attempts to excuse himself from the perilous missions, he is caught in Catch-22: if he flies, he is crazy, and doesn't have to; but if he doesn't want to, he must be sane and has to. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 544 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Catch-22 is one of the most subversive anti-war novels ever written. Set in the closing months of World War II, this novel follows the story of a bombardier named Yossarian, who is plagued by the absurdity of the war and the senseless deaths of his fellow soldiers. Yossarian is a man who is desperate to avoid flying dangerous missions, but he is caught in a Catch-22 situation. If he attempts to excuse himself from the missions, he is labeled crazy and must fly. However, if he refuses to fly, he is considered sane and must go on the missions. The novel explores the themes of bureaucracy, morality, and the futility of war. It is a dark and humorous portrayal of the horrors of war, and it has become a classic of American literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe greatest satirical work in the English language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eObserver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWildly original, brutally gruesome, a dazzling performance...it will not be forgotten\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautiful\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatch-22 is one of the most subversive anti-war novels ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the closing months of World War II, this novel follows the story of a bombardier named Yossarian, who is plagued by the absurdity of the war and the senseless deaths of his fellow soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYossarian is a man who is desperate to avoid flying dangerous missions, but he is caught in a Catch-22 situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf he attempts to excuse himself from the missions, he is labeled crazy and must fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, if he refuses to fly, he is considered sane and must go on the missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel explores the themes of bureaucracy, morality, and the futility of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a dark and humorous portrayal of the horrors of war, and it has become a classic of American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 547g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 204 x 138 x 45 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781784878696\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joseph Heller","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44609431273722,"sku":"9781784878696","price":14.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1696590171931_book.jpg?v=1696614639","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/catch22-a-special-gift-edition-9781784878696","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}