World Book Day
1. The Book to Read
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
First published in 1961, I stumbled across it in the public library in 1968 when I was working at Coventry Labour Exchange.
I always pick this when asked my favourite book.
2. The Book NOT to Read
Closing Time by Joseph Heller
First published in 1994 , I bought it when it came out in paperback.
It is the sequel to Catch22 and I have tried to read it many times. Now in lockdown I ahave almost got to the end of its 550 odd pages.
Dear reader, do not make my mistake.
I quote an anonymous reviewer:
" For anybody who has read Catch22 it will be a disappointment.
For anybody who has not read Catch22 it will be incomprehensible"
Comments
Sign in or get an account to comment.