Joel answers “Can anyone share a technique to read this...”

Agha asked this question about Catch-22:

Can anyone share a technique to read this book without getting overwhelmed by the characters being introduced (i can't seem to follow if the characters are new or the same sometimes). And also the form and structure of the book: sometimes i feel very interested in continuing because of humor and then let down by character introductions and background (which i have mostly forgotten as i have moved along)?

Joel My advice is take it as a stream and don’t overthink it. I supplemented the paper book with the audiobook and when I felt stuck I listened to the audi…moreMy advice is take it as a stream and don’t overthink it. I supplemented the paper book with the audiobook and when I felt stuck I listened to the audiobook. IMO you don’t need to catch every little detail(less)

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