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Violence
A lot
Strong
Language
Some
Moderate
Sexual Content
A lot
Strong
Substance Use
Barely any
Mild
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Strong
What this book is about
WWII bombardier Yossarian tries to be grounded by claiming insanity, but the military's circular logic ensures that anyone who claims insanity is sane enough to fly — a scathing anti-war satire.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content including prostitution
Graphic wartime violence
Heavy profanity throughout
Dark comedy treatment of death and trauma
A character is frozen in time at the moment of death — disturbing imagery
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