Hitch-22
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Global • 20th century
2010
Adult
18+ years
In his memoir, Hitch-22 (2010), English-American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens chronicles his personal and political development from a bullied schoolboy in Portsmouth to a prominent public intellectual and atheist. The book details his early political activism, time at Oxford, journalistic career, and eventual ideological split from the American left, particularly following 9/11 and the Iraq War. The narrative includes sensitive topics such as bullying and violent conflict.
Informative
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Adventurous
Humorous
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Christopher Hitchens' memoir Hitch-22 is widely praised for its wit, erudition, and the author's unapologetic candor. Reviewers commend Hitchens' vivid storytelling and intellectual prowess. However, some criticize the book for its occasionally indulgent tone and disjointed structure. Overall, it offers a compelling glimpse into the mind of a controversial and influential thinker.
A reader who would enjoy Hitch-22 by Christopher Hitchens is likely an intellectual with a passion for political discourse, memoirs, and sharp, provocative prose. Fans of George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia and Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion will appreciate Hitchens' wit, literary style, and fearless examination of controversial topics.
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448
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Global • 20th century
2010
Adult
18+ years
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