Catch-22 (novel)

"Catch-22" is a satirical novel by Joseph Heller that explores the absurdities of war and bureaucracy. It centers on Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces bomber pilot during World War II, who seeks to avoid flying dangerous missions. The term "Catch-22" refers to a paradoxical rule: a pilot is considered sane if he’s willing to fly, but insane if he’s afraid and applies for relief. This circular logic traps him and others in impossible situations, highlighting the illogical, often self-perpetuating nature of military regulations and bureaucratic systems.