Catch-22, by Joseph Heller, is a novel depicting the life of an Air Force squadron during the conclusion of WWII, and how a microcosm such as the squadron is more active than meets the eye. ... Catch-22 is the story of Yossarian, a bombardier for the American Air Force. The story is not from Yossarian's point of view; it is actually the story of characters in and around the squadron, but the name and actions of Yossarian are really the core of the book. ... Catch-22 is actually more of a collection of related short stories and anecdotes than a story with a defined timeline; neverthel...

• Word Count: 973
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate