“Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.” It's more than fifty years old and still holds. Catch-22 is the story of Yossarian, a hero endlessly inventive in his schemes to save his skin from the horrible chances of war in Italy during World War II. Yossarian's real problem however is not the external enemy—it is his own army. Colonel Cathcart keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. In the story, if Yossarian makes any attempt to excuse himself from the perilous missions he’s assigned, he’ll be in violation of Catch-22.... Read more →