Catcher in the Rye

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Summary: The Catcher In The Rye by: J.D. Salinger
Review: I thought this book was a very interesting book to read. This is a very good book about a young man going though some tough times in his life. The book takes place during only four days, but in these four days you get to know the main character very well. One of the reasons I thought this was a good book was because I can relate to it because I'm a teenager and the book is about a teenager. You also meet up with a very interesting character whose name is Phoebe. She was my favorite character in the book even though she was only in the book for about the last fifty pages. Everyone I have talked to that read this book shared my opinon that this was a very good book. For this reason I would recomend this book to anyone no matter what age, race, or sex. READ THIS BOOK!

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Summary: A great book. comming from a 15 year old h.s. student
Review: i thought this book was great i highly recomend it to teenagers who dont know exactly where they are in life. A book where you must recognize at least one character from your life. A must read for all teenagers who dont like to read or whos life isnt on track.

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Summary: Extraordinary
Review: I thought this book was ok the first time I read it but I really didn't get it, so I read it again. When reading it the second time I realized why The Catcher in the Rye is considered such a great book. It is very realistic and accurate in showing the life of a 16 year old. I found it kind of surprizing that Holden's life in the 1950's is kind of similar for teens now in 2001. The book is about a junior in high school who got kicked out of Pency Prep because of poor grades. He decides he wants to leave the school but he doesn't want to go home so he goes to New York City for a few days. Holden doesn't want to go home because he's afraid of his parent's reaction to him getting kicked out. While in New York Holden gets into some trouble but the whole time he is telling you about his feelings and opinions about things and people he encounters. I love how everything in the book is realistic from the language to the feelings to the situations Holden gets himself into. These are all things teenagers can relate to which is one reason why teens love this book so much. I know I liked it a lot and would recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: The Catcher in the Rye
Review: I thought this book was one of the most depressing books I have ever read. I thought it was a bad book and gives a bad example of teens.

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Summary: the catcher in the Rye
Review: I thought this book was pretty good, and it kept my interest. I think that instead of the scarlet letter and all the other books we had to read, i think we shouldve just read this one, because i enjoyed it so much.

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Summary: Catcher in the Ryes theme?
Review: I thought this book was really great. Its like, you felt exactly what he was saying. You were Holden. However, I am a little confused..about the plot. I know about everything that happened, but what was the theme of this book? If anyone can help me, please email me at [e-mail] ASAP!! thanks

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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I totally loved this book. I am 17 and I could really relate with his feelings and actions. I was amazed that it was written in the 50's and is so like the world know. It keeps your interest the whole way through. If you are a teenager, or want to remember the days, this is a terrific book for you.

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Summary: Very good story in spite of a jerky main character
Review: I tried to read Catcher in the Rye a few years ago on my own and couldn't stand to finish it because I couldn't stand Holden Caulfield. I hate cynical people. But now I have to read it for my class on 20th Century Literature. From Holden's POV, ...everyone is "phony". Of course, it's okay if HE lies and deceives people and puts on an act. Holden Caulfiend, you're a g.d. phony! So there!

Okay, so the book itself is a well-told story that gets into the feverish, dissatisfied mind of its 16-year-old protagonist. As a native New Yorker, I can identify with the feeling of familiar sites like Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and Central Park. I couldn't stand Holden's constant cynicism, and at Chapter 17, I myself wanted to punch his lights out. But in Chapter 22 I think I finally realized what he was looking for deep down inside--a reason to live, and the courage to live it. He expresses a desire to rescue people, but he's projecting--he's the one that needs rescue. I was actually starting to like the poor jerk. If a book can make you want to punch someone's lights out and then you feel sorry for him...hey, do I right now remind you of someone?

I'm supposed to write a one-page response for class: is Catcher in the Rye a true bildungroman--a "novel of education" or "coming-of-age" story--or an anti-bildungsroman? Does Holden learn anything or not? I don't think he consciously learns much, but a seed is planted deep inside, in the soul, beyond intellectual understanding.

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Summary: Though an excellent book...
Review: I understand all these excellent reviews do have backing, I can't continue to read it. Salinger didn't intend to make ypou all happy, he was shpwing the effects of his life in literaure. For example the theme of phoniness. His mom changed her name so that her husband's family would except her.

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Summary: best book i ever read
Review: i ussually hate reading. but when i read this book in my english class i couldint put it down. its very interesting. it is about a 16 yr old boy who gets kicked outta school and he leaves and spends the rest of the time traveling around the city pretty much. but he runs into all sorts of crazy things.