Attack kat_kringle Tuesdays!!!!

[kat_kringle]

Ok, this is the purpose of this thread: to tell me why I should like 'catch-22', and then to attack me for why I hated it when I read it.

If one would like to know why I hate it, ask, although I'm sure once one that is in love with this over-touted story sees the above comment, they're probably not reading this part, but are already preparing to ream me out.

That's exactly what I want!!! So go to it.

Ps. you can also use this thread to tell me how you feel the same way about this ridiculous story, filled with asinine details. IMHO IMHO IMHO IMHO IMHO IMHO :rofl:

[Chan790]

1. I'll reserve judgment momentarily...

why did you hate it?

(I'm a lit. snob...there are at least a half-dozen books in that list I loved and usually close to two-dozen books on the frequent "Books You Loved" lists that I wouldn't lower myself to use to sop-up kitchen spills.)

[kat_kringle]

2. to answer your q-

first of all, just know that i've only read this once, and i was under a lot of stress at the time, so i will probably read it again, and maybe my opinion will change....but....................first, i didn't feel close to any of the characters, yossarian (sp), kinda, but i had nothing grab me that wanted me to keep reading.

also, i didnt like the over usage of details, the bouncing back and forth...and while that could be part of the style and the intent, it just rubbed me the wrong way, STS.

[Chan790]

3. Well...

I doubt anybody is going to argue that Joseph Heller is a skillful writer.

I'm not sure that he had to be, nor that you're supposed to be able to relate to the characters. The entire book is an allegory on the absurdity and stupidity of militarism and war. In some sense, it works better because you feel detached from the characters and rational in the midst of the total ridiculousness of the plot.

If he wants to fight, he's crazy and can't; if he doesn't want to fight, then it's proof that he's sane enough for his mission; the insanity of war is perfectly captured in the dichotomy.