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A darkly comic and ambitious sequel to the American classic Catch-22. In Closing Time, Joseph Heller returns to the characters of Catch-22, now coming to the end of their lives and the century, as is the entire generation that fought in World War II: Yossarian and Milo Minderbinder, the chaplain, and such newcomers as Little Sammy Singer and G.I. Lew, all linked, in an uneasy peace and old age, fighting not the Germans this time, but The End. Closing Time satirizes the realities and myths of America since WWII: the absurdity of politics, societal decline, greed, and hypocrisy, with the same ferocious humor as Catch-22.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Darkly humorous sequel exploring aging war heroes' final chapter.
Who is this book for?
If you loved Catch-22, you'll find Closing Time a compelling return to Heller's sharp wit. It offers a profound yet hilarious reflection on aging, society, and the absurdities of modern America through familiar and new characters. Many readers appreciate how Heller masterfully combines humor with biting social critique in this thought-provoking sequel.
