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Hitch-22

Christopher Hitchens
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Hitch-22

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010

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Christopher Hitchens

Hitch-22

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 20th century

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

23,974 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hitch-22?

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.

4.2

23,974 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 20th century

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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