Is not Catch-22 the greatest book of all time?

[Frank(Aflak)]

I do believe that it is!

(i read it over the weekend)

[HolyMasamune]

It's a great book, but I've read better. But I have to give him credit for thinking of the idea of the catch-22 scenarios and making it into a book.

[Frank(Aflak)]

Its just so well written . . and so shockingly funny that when it turns grisly you are not at all prepped for it at go into shock and read the paragraph four or five times to make sure that it really says that another one bites the dust.

Still, perhaps there are better books, and probably I have read them, but right now Im infatuated with C22.

[srjjs]

Catch-22 is not so much a book as a joke that goes on much too long. The humor redeems it, but it's definitely not the best book ever. Go read some of Heinlein's stuff. At least he can write more than one book that sells.

[hixofthehood]

I really enjoyed Catch-22, and am going to read it again this year. I recommended it to my friend, and he ended up reading it numerous times and buying his own copy.

It's definitely a great book.

And I don't believe an author should ever be criticized for the amount of selling literature he or she produces. To write a novel like Catch-22...that's something I would never be able to-gtg

[Joe Matt]

Catch-22 is my favorite book of all time.

[srjjs]

Originally posted by hixofthehood
And I don't believe an author should ever be criticized for the amount of selling literature he or she produces. To write a novel like Catch-22...that's something I would never be able to-gtg

Consider that good books are written by good authors. Conversely, good authors write good books. Heller has written Catch-22. How many of his other books can you name off the top of your head?

[GILLIGAN!!!!!!!]

I have to agree with sr here, Heinlein is probably one of THE best authors of all time. I also have to give Vonnegut his "props" too, I loved Harrison Bergeron, it is a reall good short story, all of you need to read it.

Originally posted by GILLIGAN!!!!!!!
I also have to give Vonnegut his "props" too,

Vonnegut is from Indiana

I read Catch-22 as my book report for my composition class this year and it was excellent! My dad said that Heller's other books inhale audibly though...

[Joe Matt]

Originally posted by srjjs
Consider that good books are written by good authors. Conversely, good authors write good books. Heller has written Catch-22. How many of his other books can you name off the top of your head?

Closing Time- the sequel to Catch-22. Loved it too, but not as good as Catch-22. Was very different in tone than Catch.

[evulish]

All I have to say is: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

[Frank(Aflak)]

Originally posted by srjjs
Consider that good books are written by good authors. Conversely, good authors write good books. Heller has written Catch-22. How many of his other books can you name off the top of your head?

Something Happened, for one, although I have not yet read it. I plan to. I've heard its good. Catch-22 more than makes up for sucky books written. Note I said "book," not "author."

[Marc P.]

Originally posted by evulish
All I have to say is: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

w00t ^____^

I agree.

[DanL]

Haven't read the book yet, but I love the ska band of the same name ;-)

Speaking of which...
*hits "9mm and a Three Piece Suit" on playlist*

[hixofthehood]

I don't know why you said Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

but w00t indeed.

I love the radio show as well as the books.