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mrbrownsays's review against another edition
2.0
Had me laughing at points. Had some interesting themes also. But the book was too long, didn't make me come back to it too regularly and altogether a bit too silly for me.
offworldcolony's review against another edition
5.0
The funniest book I have ever read. The ability to conjure Monty Python-esque images in my mind and send up the US Military machine whilst also having the funniest and most ridiculous ending section ever. There's a deep sadness in this book, skirted over rather intentionally. A difficult book to get over the start of, but once in the groove, it just sung.
hattori's review against another edition
challenging
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
tumormozgowicz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
annikaripley's review against another edition
5.0
long after reading this i have come to realize that it is a fabulous commentary on society
akiikomori's review against another edition
2.0
I am glad that's over...
I don't have words like I don't know....what or why....
Really didn't need to read about a guy who doesn't want to be in the War and the 50+ characters around him.
The Wiki says there are 57 NAMED characters in this book. And very few of them are distinguishable (again this is from the perspective of an audiobook).
The life and times of pilots in WW2 is what this book should be called. Definitely not for me but at least I read a classic?
Where's that other list of books we were supposed to read in high school.
What books are they teaching in high school now?
I don't have words like I don't know....what or why....
Really didn't need to read about a guy who doesn't want to be in the War and the 50+ characters around him.
The Wiki says there are 57 NAMED characters in this book. And very few of them are distinguishable (again this is from the perspective of an audiobook).
The life and times of pilots in WW2 is what this book should be called. Definitely not for me but at least I read a classic?
Where's that other list of books we were supposed to read in high school.
What books are they teaching in high school now?
sarahberg's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
4.5
Funny and depressing and thoughtful but wish there was less weird stuff about women
sophia_med's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
emaybury's review against another edition
5.0
Clever, deeply thought provoking novel. Would recommend
Published in ‘61, critiques WWII & military culture - expect occasional sexist & racist language by characters.
Published in ‘61, critiques WWII & military culture - expect occasional sexist & racist language by characters.