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 ... dropping in good formation (for the purpose of good-looking aerial photos) than the actual destruction of their targets. Catch-22 is actually more of a collection of related short stories and anecdotes than a story with a defined timeline; nevertheless, they are all loosely connected with each other, and they all lead back to Yossarian. The story is mostly ... complete mercy of their superiors who send their men in...

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