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Joseph Heller's Catch-22 series introduces a scathing satire set at the end of World War II. U.S. Army Air Forces bombardier Captain Yossarian, stationed in Italy, faces death from above and absurdity from his own command. Each mission he survives only raises his required number, a trap enforced by the infamous Catch-22 rule: a pilot is deemed insane if he flies willingly, but requesting a mental evaluation proves sanity, making him ineligible for grounding.

This landmark 20th-century historical fiction blends black humor, war and military critique, and literary absurdism. Heller's sharp portrayal of institutional madness and one man's fight against illogical systems endures as both a comedic treasure and a tragic reflection on conflict. The series' satirical edge and memorable characters cement it as an essential classic of American literature, inviting readers into its darkly funny, ever-relevant world.

## Books in this series (1)

- Vol. 1 — [Catch-22](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781784875848) (ISBN 9781784875848)

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