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Summary: The writing minds.
Review: Many things will come to mind when you pick up a copy of The Catcher in the Rye. Some of these may be pleasant and happy; others will be full of complete remorse and utter disgust. Let me elaborate. The book is a faltering attempt to sum up the life of the author. Although he embellishes the story quite a bit, it is easy to see the "subtle" hints that this is what his life was like. The author creates a boy that, by normal standards, has absolutely no connection to 97% of the world's population. By trying to create the feeling of sympathy for the main character, he further entrenches the belief that this person isn't like the rest of the young boys that exist today. Maybe I am off by trying to impress the fact that there should be some type of connection between a regular fiction book and the people that are reading it, but it is absurd to think that the book would be anything to somebody my age. The small problems that arise with the Holden have no relevance and cannot add any depth or meaning. Despite this, I think that there is some value to the book and that it might have a saving grace. What might that be? Well there are some well-written parts. The author has a great attention to detail that, in some cases, can really put the book out as a classic. This can be overlooked by the poor detail in some parts. Another bright spot would be the accurate recreation of some of the ideas that a young boy may have. This doesn't last though. Yet, despite some good detail and some nice insight, this book is an incapable novel that doesn't deserve any recognition or praise. The author clearly doesn't understand that a normal person just doesn't need to read about some childish little boy that can't get a grip on his own problems or have the resolve to get help. Really, can't the writing minds in this nation do better than this? Maybe not.
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Summary: this book can change your life if you're not careful.
Review: Many years ago, I gave my beloved copy of The Catcher in the Rye to my college boyfriend--a dark, sensitive soul who I fancied a modern Caulfield. Weeks, then months passed, and he never mentioned it -- didn't exclaim how Salinger's character so perfectly embodied his own alienation. Well, the relationship lasted for years, but that shabby paperback always haunted me: why did he not understand the enormity of what I had given him? Turns out, he wasn't the misunderstood one, I was. Thanks, Holden
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Summary: "if you really want to hear about it..."
Review: may i begin with stating that holden is everything to me. it is true when i say that this book has chnaged my life, this book captures the reality of being young like nothing else i have ever experienced. when i first read this book it was in one sitting, i could not leave it. salinger is able to create a character that no longer exists just in this novel, but i felt as if holden had been my best friend forever and all. in fact it depresses the hell out of me when i think that he does not really exist: i wish he did. i also think that the brilliance of this novel is not just to be for teenagers, it is great enough for people of all ages to appreciate. basically: this is on my list of the greatest books ever, and i have better than excellent taste. everybody should read this book. or at least, anybody who wants to talk to ME ever.
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Summary: Too much whining
Review: Maybe I am a bit more optimistic about life than the average reader who loves this book. I was about 1/3 into the book and can't figure out where this is going except that it's making me depressed but I figure I'd give it a shot since it's a "classic." This book is about disillusionment and distrust with the world, if you evaluate it only based on this the book does a fine job of painting the picture. Nonetheless I don't find it enjoyable or entertaining.. it's not that kind of book.
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Summary: A short read.... Thankfully
Review: Maybe I expected little to much from this book. Certainly, I could identify with the main character in many ways, but the protagonist is entirely predictable and boring. I've had days at the office more interesting than the weekend Holden tells us about.
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Summary: What's all the fuss about?
Review: Maybe I expected to much from his book. Lots of teenagers would easily relate to his trilas and tribulations, but I think the sense of the book would be lost to anyone who's past that phase in their life. I'm 21 and barely out of it and think Holden was a big phony. That's probably the reason why he was depressed so often.
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Summary: Ugh
Review: Maybe I'm in the minority, but I really didn't care for this book. It's very depressing all around and I left me with no closure. What's more, I hated Holden; how much do you really want to read about a character you hate?
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Summary: What's the big deal?
Review: Maybe if I would have read this in high school it would have seemed cool. At 30, I don't get what is so great. Stream of conscious teenage ramblings. Is that hard to write?
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Summary: A classic? Maybe. A good story? Not really.
Review: Maybe this novel is supposed to speak to the rebellious teen who can't find their path in this world. As a middle aged adult who read this book for this first time, I was disappointed in this "classic."A dumb kid with too high of an opinion of himself who thinks everyone else are jerks gets thrown out of prep school. He wanders around in New York City a few days getting into various mischief until the money his mommy and daddy sent him runs out. Then he goes home. The book should have ended with his father giving him a swift kick in the rear and throwing him out on the street to appreciate what real life is like and to take advantage of his opportunities.
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Summary: Holden: an old character but a motivation to the new
Review: Me and my friend Carla just finished reading the book and just think it is great. Of an accessible language, mainly slang, it captures anyone looking for a guide to social training. What we enjoyed most was the range of language but we feel there should be a lot more professional and academic materials with which to learn as, in some countries like Portugal, it is part of the curriculum at certain colleges for those who are studying modern languages and translation.
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