Catch-22
A satirical novel set during World War II that follows Captain Yossarian, a U.S. bombardier trapped by the absurd circular logic of military bureaucracy. The 'catch' of the title is a regulation that makes it impossible to be grounded for insanity, as a desire to avoid dangerous missions proves one's sanity.
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Ranked #513 of 1942 · 463 pages · Published 1961
Mentioned 2× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 2 episodes, most recently on Feb 19, 2022.
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