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Summary: The Catcher in the Rye
Review: Although this book is world known and acclaimed, in my opinion, The Catcher in the Rye is over rated. I heard so many higholy esteemed remarks about this book. People had told me it related to the youth of today so accurately. They told me the main character, Houlden, had to deal with many of the same things we deal with today. This statement in some areas could be considered somewhat correct, but it one sense, it is incorrect. I am a junior in high school and the only thing that Houlden and I have in common is that we are both seventeen. Houlden does not apply himself in school, like I apply myself in school, and when he fails he blames it on other people. he runs away from his problems, and it seems he tries to find all the negatives in life. I noticed how ignorant and immature Houlden was by how he dealt with people. This book also suggests that it is okay to not to try your hardest and grow up into a responsible adult. It gives readers a wrong idea of what is important in life. I would not recommend this book to people who would be influenced by Houlden's behavior. This book was a easy book to understand and read through though. It is a good book to say that you have read it, because most people have.
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Summary: the brilliance of what?
Review: Am I the only teenager in the world who found Holden Caulfield (as in Salinger's Catcher In the Rye) whiny, creepy, and not particularly someone to identify with? It's supposed to be like, the book in which all teenagers can see themselves or whatever, but I don't know who came up with that idea.He's a sixteen-year-old with the lifestyle of a twenty-six-year-old, thinking and behaving like an immature twelve-year-old. Yeah, he makes the occasional intelligent comment, but the book doesn't even have a plot, okay? After a while, I got tired of the repetitive slang; the way Holden implored the reader to have sympathy for him, but not too much, because he can't handle that; and of course, the episodes that pass for a plot: In Which Holden Blows Off a "Friend", In Which Holden Has Issues With a Girl, In Which Holden Contemplates His Family Situation. What I see in it is a kid who has trouble relating to people and who avoids reality. He's obsessed with sex and drinking and various types of girls. He needs to find someone who he can, you know, talk to. Maybe it was rebellious and daring when it came out. Maybe it's the whole Salinger mystique. Maybe I just didn't get it. I read it because I was told repeatedly about its brilliance; I saw almost none of that. I won't deny that there were amusing moments, but as a whole I was far from impressed.
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Summary: Thers's only one thing to be said, Profound !
Review: Amazing, I was supposed to read this book in high school & simply could'nt be bothered. After reading it for the fourth time, eight years after high school I wish I had of read it back then. Only one thing of importance to be said & that is, this book is extremly profound & must be read.
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Summary: Splendid
Review: An absolutely wonderful work of art. I cannot express how great this book is. Never have we been so close to deciphering the complexities that encompass puberty. 5 STARS A+
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Summary: Best psychological novel
Review: An ageless story about the feelings of teenagers as they are lost in an exclusively adult world. The novel makes it very clear that these teenagers are tomorrow's adults, hence the reason for the suffering among teenagers of all eras.
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Summary: A pleasent surprise - My new fave book!
Review: An excellent portrayal of a young male (Holden), Mr. Salinger makes this book come alive as you read it. It only took me a couple hours, and I was able to finish this book-I couldn't put it down! All through the story I found myself laughing out loud. Originally, I had to read this for class, and I figured it would be confusing and boring. However, I was delighted by the easy reading, and am now Mr. Salinger's biggest fan.
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Summary: Changed My View on a Lot of Things
Review: An important aspect of "the Catcher in the Rye" was that I was able to identify with the main character, Haulden. "Indentify", I feel is not strong enough a word, I was able to "get inside" his head, to plan his next move, to consider what he was considering. I fell in love with the style of writing of Sallinger's; an author doesn't do that too often now, they never take a chance such as that. The book made me cry at points, and made me think about life, and priorities. Simply put, this is an amazing book.
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Summary: Like Looking in the Mirror
Review: And I thought I was the only cynical ... during high school. I am very sorry I waited until now to read this fine book. Holden mirrored many of the same feelings I had myself during that stage of my life. A concise, to the point, timeless piece of literature that people will identify with forever...if they are not being phonies!
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Summary: Yes, OF COURSE this is one of the best books ever written...
Review: and it's true, every word of it! a pure ramble of beatific prose poetry, poured forth undiluted by yet another madman searching for truth and beauty along the road of life... of course! of course! this i get! what I DON'T get is why everyone thinks Holden is a phony. That judgement is external/societal, and therefore phony itself! The whole point is that Holden ISN'T a phony. He thinks for himself instead of bending to society's will at every turn. Whether he gets it "right" or not just isn't the point! He's honest about what he sees, true to himself and seeking truth and beauty in life, whereas most everyone around him has given up on it to some greater or lesser degree. Some entirely. Holden simply couldn't *be* less phony! He's REAL and honest and genuine in his intentions, regardless of how misguided they might or might not be.
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Summary: I read this at least twice a year,
Review: and when I do there are no outside distractions allowed. I am transported to Salinger's world where I cringe, shiver, and laugh out loud to emotions and situations conveyed so perfectly that I forget I'm reading. I read it from cover to cover in one sitting, barely pausing to choke down a meal. A healthy obsession? Who cares.
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