Catch 22
Author: Joseph Heller
Reading Catch-22 reminded me of the absurd humor from the TV series M*A*S*H. Not that the characters are the same, but the mood often felt similar-chaotic, funny, and tragic at the same time.
What stood out most to me were the smugglers who turned the war into business opportunities. They acted like classical businessmen, caring little about the fighting as long as they could profit. Another strong theme is how far people will go to save themselves. Many pretend to be crazy-or maybe even become crazy-just to escape danger.
It’s a classic novel, full of dark comedy and sharp criticism of war. Funny and thought-provoking while reading, but for me not easy to remember in detail afterward. Still, it’s worth picking up if you enjoy satire and absurd humor.