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Summary: what a crumby book....
Review: This novel wasn't exactly one of my favourite books I've ever read however it wasn't too bad, just a little bit boring from time to time though. There isn't much to say about this book, I believe. it read easy, that's for sure but I truly hated the fact he had to use the following words/sentences over and over again, for example:... and all....and all; and suddenly I felt depressed; and suddenly I felt like giving OLD Jane a buzz;...especcialy this last sentence: instead of always saying it, just do it and don't repeat it constantly. In a way I was always expecting something to happen, it's like he wanted us to. instead he just told his enire history, ver detailed and with a lot of talking. Although he didn't do so very much during those 4 days, he makes it seem like a lot happened.The main character, Holden, was a sweet guy; friendly, golden heart,...but so critical about everything and everyone. I wasn't impressed with Salinger's style too. It's all very realistic; the way Holden thinks and feels, the things that happen. but I prefer books with a little action in it, so... it was quite a good novel but I've read better, I mean it just isn't my style...
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Summary: Toss it in the rye
Review: This over-hyped collection of words drags the reader through the mind of a confused adolescent with tapestry generally reserved for a low brow detective story featuring the obligatory out-of-luck private investigator. The narrative presentation is as phony as the opining of the central character. No doubt the only reason this book became a popular classic is because of society's willingness to proclaim the wares of Art and Literature to be avant-garde simply for being outrageous or gross without consideration of intrinsic beauty or meaning. Escape the herd and shun the elitist dupes.
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Summary: Its alright if you don't understand
Review: This review is going to come of as arrogant and elitist but it has to be said so here goes. This novel has created, in my experience, only two general responses: why is this a classic or wow. The later response has always disturbed me as an adamant fan of the Catcher in the Rye. However, I believe that this difference of opinion stems from the trouble some readers have empathizing with Holden. This is not to say that due to this their opinions are invalid but instead, I believe, it points out something at the novel's core. Holden is not some sort of man of the people or every-man; instead, he is something more narrow. When someone cannot understand the perspective offered by Salinger, they often miss the point of the novel because they do not understand Holden, just like most of the people Holden himself meets throughout the story. If these statements seem incredibly evasive, as to what Holden is, then I will be happy with my review. Essentially, I believe that this novel and its characters should be left to there elusive ways and then and only then can we as readers reify the ubiquitous ideals and emotions that make up this masterpiece.
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Summary: Review for Catcher
Review: This story is about a male protagonast that is struggling through life. He is an average teenage boy (16-17 yrs old) that lacks school and is failing every subject accept english. He honestly is a really good writer. He is very close with peole in his family like his sister and will take out his time just to spend time with her. He also has a brother but he died. He has a family, but he doenst spend much time with them and how it seems in the book that he doenst really like spending time with them. There are some charaters in the book that help Holden throughout the story to help him with school and his problems.
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Summary: If you think this is a baseball story, think again. Read on
Review: This story is about a teenage college failout living in the late 1940s in New York City. He hangs around the city for a few days. Finally, he comes to his senses and visits his little sister. He tells her that he wants to be "the catcher in the rye" or the saver of the innocents. He hopes his dream will one day come true so that he can do this. I enjoyed this story because it tells of a normal teenager in a normal setting. It does not show a phony person or someone who has a perfect life. I would recommend this book to friends because they, like me, enjoy reading books about real people in real places.
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Summary: Catcher in the Rye
Review: This story is about a troubled teen that had just gotten kicked out of prep school and saw things that no one else had. He never kept on track, if he said one thing about a person he had to say each and every detail about him. He was one of those people that analized a persons way of living, like his roomate and next door neighbor. They would fight almost daily that Holden too became angry and fought back.
Holden Caulfield was a genius in my eyes even though he failed every class. It wasnt't like he was smart in an academic way, but rather in a selective viewpoint. Holden knew how to speak his mind and he did it throughout the whole story. All this kid really wanted was love and respect and I feel you should read this to follow the troubles he faced to get it.
I feel that J.D. Salinger is a great writer and loved how he got into tangins. If you don't read this book, I know you'll miss something real special.
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Summary: Be warned this book is not what you think it is
Review: This story is about teen angst and don't be caught thinking this is some book for killers or conspiracy theorists. This is a book about a fifteen year old boy named Holden Caulfield. His narration and his wry explanations are so real its almost like you are reading a diary of his or his thoughts and not a book written by Salinger. He does such a fantastic job of setting up his character and the way he looks at the world that you almost have to believe Salinger stole this or wrote this when he was fifteen. An amazing story that takes you through Holden's life and how he looks at it. No longer is he the simple happy go lucky person he used to be. Now he can see the world through his own eyes. And it isn't all flowers and rainbows. No it's harsh and different. Read this book if you are 13-18. You might not get the full gist of this book if you haven't read it before, and you are 40 years or older.
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Summary: Superlatives are inadequate
Review: This story of a wild youth who gets thrown out of boarding school and goes to New York City is one of America's most popular storys. I have a hard time reviewing novels which mean this much to me, but I will try my best. Instead of focusing on the plot like everyone else i will try to place this novel in a broader context. The name Holden Caufield has entered America's collective lexion, representing "rebellious youth." Despite the fact that this novel was released in the 1950s, it is still a top seller today, appearing near the bottom of the top 50 charts from time to time, usually in the summers when the students buy their books. When Kevin Smith named Ben affleck's character in Chasing Amy "Holden," everyone in the country knew exactly when he had in mind. This novel is so important that it is truly a shame that Salinger does not continue to publish. Perhaps someday we will be able to get a peak at the notebooks he fills with words daily at his house in rural New England. But we might not. CATCHER IN THE RYE is one of the great American novels of the 20th century. It deserves to be mentioned alongside INVISIBLE MAN and THE GREAT GATSBY and THE GRAPES OF WRATH. Catcher in the Rye is the only novel I have been assigned in grammar school, high school, and college. I have taken something new from it every time. What else can you ask for? Its insight into human nature, plain and simple.
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Summary: Caught Between Adolescence and Adulthood
Review: This story should be read at a certain age, which for me is 15, in order for the reader to respect the quality of this book. The main character, Holden Caufield, is caught between the carefree world of childhood and the responsibility he fears facing when he reaches his adult years. He can no longer stand his confusion about what lies ahead in his future. Salinger offers many hints and symbols about the boy's confusion, even in his choice of drink- whiskey, an older man's drink, with soda, for the child in him. The title is "Cather in the Rye" because of the unreal profession Holden wants to occupy when he is older. This imaginary job is preventing children from falling off a cliff. The symbolism in this is that Holden really wants to prevent younger children from falling into the phoniness of teenage society and its cliques, modern day examples being wiggas, skaters, athletes, losers, etc. He wants all the children to be protected from the problems he faces. This story helped me out much when I read it only a couple of months ago, and his hopes of protecting children from falling into the phoniness of teenageism are fulfilled whenever someone, who is at the right age, reads this teriffic novel. It has affected my feelings of the teenage idealism that I see daily. I was insulted when my 30 year old brother said he couldn't stand the book, which he didn't bother to start reading until he was 29. It is perfect for the ages of 15-18.
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Summary: Enjoyable on Many Different Levels
Review: This timeless classic by J.D. Salinger follows teenager Holden Caulfield over about a three-day peroid, listening to his thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The recently-expelled Caulfield travels to New York where he waits to find the courage to tell his parents what has happened. While waiting, Holden's character is revealed as a seemingly careless youth who is truly lonely. The book is written with a wonderful flow that makes it easy for you to read cover to cover without stopping. As the book progress, Holden's antics endear the reader and make them look deeper into his character. This book was enjoyable on so many different levels. When I first read this book, I was discouraged because it seemed to have no plot, no direction. As I re-read J.D. Salinger's words I understood that that was his meaning and found the book much more enjoyable. This book should top the "must read" lists for everyone to enjoy the protagonist and wonderful writing, detail, and flow.
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