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'Catch 22 by Joseph Heller is a hilarious book'

By Dr Divya Pal Singh
Last updated on: April 30, 2019 09:31 IST
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Dr Divya Pal Singh, 62 from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh writes about the book he's read a dozen times.

Divya Pal Singh poses with Catch 22 by Joseph Keller

IMAGE: Divya Pal Singh poses with Catch 22 by Joseph Heller. Photograph: Kind courtesy Divya Pal Singh

Catch 22 by Joseph Heller is my favourite book.

I have read it about ten to twelve times.

To begin with, it is hilarious -- Heller's dark humour is a rip-roaring ride.

Further, it is a biting satire on war and doctors.

It is a wicked Kafkaesque parody about the armed forces the world over.


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