Joseph Heller manages to create a web of hilarious experiences for
his hero, Yossarian, who tries to stay alive for as long as
possible, despite all his missions. The idea of Catch-22 itself is
an ingenious concept; Everyone must fly missions if he is sane, and
for those who continue to fly missions voluntarily are considered
insane and eligible to be sent home. Yet he must request permission
to be sent home, which renders him sane. Such is that the trap of
Catch-22. So simple, yet so binding.
Sometimes twisted and sly, the characters in the book weave the
story, each alive with their own personalities that are stretched
in every direction, yet mingle so well with each other in the
context of the book. If anyone was to read only a single chapter, I
must say, Milo the Mayor would be the one with the most outrageous
intricacies of the entire book.
For a good laugh, read and enjoy this delicious monument. A great
post-war book for everyone to enjoy.