The Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (1961)

The novel follows the exploits of Yossarian, a U.S. Army airman in World War II.

Yossarian is driven to the brink of madness by the irrationality of the conflict around him.

He attempts to save his life by finding a way out of the military, but the regulations seem to be designed to prevent anyone from escaping.

This is exemplified by the eponymous catch-22, which stipulates that if a man is crazy, he can be discharged from the service, but anyone who is sane enough to apply for a discharge must be deemed sane enough to remain in the service.

The novel follows the lives of Yossarian and his fellow airmen, as well as the officers and bureaucrats who are charged with keeping them in line.

The novel is notable for its dark comedy, which is often used to criticize the absurdity of war and bureaucracy.

The novel also examines the relationships between the characters, and how they are affected by the war.

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