Discover books similar to "Johnny Got His Gun"

Joseph Heller

Catch-22

A darkly comedic novel that follows the life of Captain John Yossarian during World War II. The novel explores the absurdity of war and the bureaucracy that perpetuates it, much like Johnny Got His Gun. The novel's protagonist, like Joe Bonham, is also disillusioned with the war and struggles to maintain his sanity amidst the chaos.

Kurt Vonnegut

Slaughterhouse-Five

A satirical novel that tells the story of Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes unstuck in time and experiences various moments of his life in a non-linear fashion. The novel explores themes of free will, fate, and the horrors of war, much like Johnny Got His Gun. The protagonist, like Joe Bonham, is also a victim of war and struggles to come to terms with his experiences.

Erich Maria Remarque

All Quiet on the Western Front

A classic war novel that follows the experiences of a group of German soldiers during World War I. The novel explores the physical and psychological toll of war on the soldiers, much like Johnny Got His Gun. The protagonist, like Joe Bonham, is also disillusioned with the war and struggles to maintain his humanity amidst the violence.

Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

A classic novel that explores themes of racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl named Scout Finch. While not a war novel, the novel shares Johnny Got His Gun's exploration of the human condition and the impact of societal forces on individuals. The protagonist, like Joe Bonham, is also a keen observer of the world around her and struggles to make sense of it.

George Orwell

1984

A dystopian novel that explores the dangers of totalitarianism and state surveillance. While not a war novel, the novel shares Johnny Got His Gun's exploration of the individual's struggle against oppressive forces. The protagonist, like Joe Bonham, is also isolated and grapples with the loss of his autonomy.

Tim O'Brien

The Things They Carried

A collection of interconnected short stories that explores the experiences of a platoon of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. The novel shares Johnny Got His Gun's exploration of the physical and psychological toll of war on soldiers. The protagonist, like Joe Bonham, is also haunted by his experiences and struggles to reconcile them with his sense of self.

Ernest Hemingway

For Whom the Bell Tolls

A novel that explores the Spanish Civil War through the experiences of Robert Jordan, an American volunteer fighting for the Republican cause. The novel shares Johnny Got His Gun's exploration of the physical and psychological toll of war on individuals. The protagonist, like Joe Bonham, is also disillusioned with the war and struggles to maintain his humanity amidst the violence.

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

A novel that explores the lives of a group of expatriates in Europe during the 1920s. While not a war novel, the novel shares Johnny Got His Gun's exploration of the human condition and the impact of societal forces on individuals. The protagonist, like Joe Bonham, is also a keen observer of the world around him and struggles to make sense of it.

Norman Mailer

The Naked and the Dead

A novel that explores the experiences of a group of American soldiers during World War II. The novel shares Johnny Got His Gun's exploration of the physical and psychological toll of war on soldiers. The protagonist, like Joe Bonham, is also disillusioned with the war and struggles to maintain his sanity amidst the chaos.