Catch 22 by Joseph Heller Audiobook | The Book Whisperer

“Catch-22“ is a satirical novel written by Joseph Heller and published in 1961. It is set during World War II and follows the experiences of a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier named Captain John Yossarian. The novel takes its name from the concept of a “catch-22,“ which refers to a contradictory or absurd situation where the solution is inherently impossible. The story revolves around Yossarian’s attempts to maintain his sanity while fulfilling his military duties. He finds himself caught in a bureaucratic system that is both illogical and absurd. The catch-22 that he faces is a military regulation that states that a soldier is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous combat missions. However, if a soldier requests to be removed from duty due to insanity, his request is automatically denied, as the desire to avoid dangerous missions is considered a sign of sanity. Yossarian becomes increasingly frustrated and disillusioned with the war, and he is c