That's some catch that Catch 22

Yossarian

I read this last year for the first time and I loved it. I love the relationship dynamic between the characters and the philosophical that the book raises, but the thing that surprised me more than anything was how beautifully written it was, I wasnt expecting it.

I've since watched the film which I found to be 'ok', I wasn't that keen on the film version of Lestat, I have recently watched the new TV series adaptation and it is brilliant. There are some big changes but the heart of the characters and plot are there and Lestat is absolutely fantastic, so once you've read the book I'd recommend the NBC series.

The ending of Harry Potter. Harry's final duel with Voldemort in the books was so good and so symbolic for many reason and the farce that happened at the end of the film just ruined it.

I have never read the book. I didnt know the ending was changed. How does the book end?

It is an allegory for society. Structure and hierarchy. Rules and rebellions. All kinds of psychological and sociological representations of human nature.

I read this book at school (and again as an adult) and was captivated by the profound meaning in it.

I've read the whole Harry Potter series about 8 times. These are comfort books to me and I love the little details of foreshadowing and little Easter eggs that you notice on rereading that you have missed before.

I've read Catch 22 about 3 or 4 times, just because it is so funny.

I have now, only since last year read Lolita 3 times because the prose and genius of Nabokovs writing just blows me away.

I tried this many years ago at a time when I hadnt even realised there was such a difference in writing standard between any books, but even then i only managed a few chapters before I had to stop, I couldnt put my finger on it but it was just intolerable to read. I've since learned to appreciate prose and talented writing and how anyone could read 50 shades is beyond me.

This is exactly what I did. I refused to read it for years as though it's not the usual kind of plot I read and I'm not putting myself through a book that size that I wont enjoy. I read it for the first time last year and I was hooked from the start. Its absolutely one of my favourite all time books. I havent read East of Eden yet, its sitting on my 'must read' list and I keep avoiding it. I should have learned my lesson, I must read it soon.