Slight problem

[Shadow]

I've got to pick a book out of about two hundered. I've got it down to two but I can't pick which one I want to read. Help?

The books are 1984 by George Orwell and CAtch-22 by Joseph Heller.

Has anyone read them?

[DiscordantNote]

I read Catch-22 and my brother read 1984. The aforementioned brother said 1984 was depressing, and I found Catch-22 to be amusing at times, though it's got quite a few serious parts.

[guineadan]

I have never heared of them, so I can't help, sorry

[.:Requiem:.]

I've read them both, and I'd reccomend 1984,personally. If you want something more amusing, though, I'd go with Catch-22. 1984 is a lot more serious.

[Trick]

I've only read 1984 out of those two but I'd certainly recommend it. It's one of those must read books - it can be depressing but it is extremely thought provoking.

[Metatwaddle]

I've only read Catch-22. Despite what other people are saying, I think it is serious, and it's pretty thought-provoking for something so... nihilistic. It's fairly confusing, partly because the events aren't presented in order, and it's extremely difficult to make sense out of it.

I loved it so much, though. It's funny, yeah. It's also smart and cynical and frustrating and... you should read it.

[.:Requiem:.]

I've only read Catch-22. Despite what other people are saying, I think it is serious, and it's pretty thought-provoking for something so... nihilistic. It's fairly confusing, partly because the events aren't presented in order, and it's extremely difficult to make sense out of it.

I loved it so much, though. It's funny, yeah. It's also smart and cynical and frustrating and... you should read it.

Wel it does undoubtedly have it's serious moments, but overall, it's more amusing than 1984.

[Igg]

I prefer 1984, but Catch 22 is probably the more enjoyable in a way.

[Lillie]

I've only read 1984 and it is a bit depressing, but also very thought-provoking. It's not meant to be humorous. I think it's classed as dystopian fiction, but I'm not sure. It's a good book, anyway.

[endeavourl]

I vote for 1984, but catch 22 was also decent.

[hiddenneggs]

If it comes to a crunch on a school assignment, I'm pretty sure Ninteen Eighty-Four is shorter.

Also, while the title of Catch-22 has become a well-known phrase, Nineteen Eighty-Four probably has had a stronger cultural impact.





Nitpick: The title of Orwell's book is spelled out.

[Shadow]

Well I ended up grabbing 1984, and will probably end up reading Catch-22 also. I hate having to chose one book over another.