Catch-22

Joseph Heller

20 people recommended it in 10 threads, 2014–2024.

1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 6 recommendations
• Ask HN: Which non-technology book has influenced you the most and why? 2017 · 3 recommendations
• Ask HN: What is your favorite fiction book? 2022 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books of all time, and why? 2017 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What was the best book you read in 2016? 2017 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Book Recommendations? 2016 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books? I'm bored 2014 · 1 recommendation