Catcher in the Rye

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Summary: A funny perky coming of age novel
Review: Catcher in the Rye is one of the best book's I've ever read. The story tell the life of Holden Caulfeild when he is 16. Droping out of college, going to NYC, that is some poeple's dream! When you are 16 you want independance and freedom to choose what you do and when you do it. Thats why Holden is like every person.
Though you may have issues about Holden's language (he swears a lot) I think the language adds a bit of color to the book. What 16 year old doesn't swear when he gets stolen from.
For the first part of the book Holden is in NYC drinking, and playing with girls. Then he gets 'tired' of NYC (he also runs out of money) so he goes home. That is most peoples defeating point. They need help. Not Holden. Yet again he suprises you in what he can and wants to do. There he vists he 'kid-sister' Phoebe. She is the portral of innocence. Then Holden comes and turns her into a school cutting kid. Not that this is bad, but for the few days that Holden is there Phoebe is different than what Holden portrays her as.
Freedom over dependence. Living life to the fullest to living life like a mummy. Be independant. You are who ever you want to be. Those are some of the messages that the book trys to tell you. Always remember that no matter how independant you are, being dependant of someone else can be nice.
The Catcher in the Rye is a great, funny, coming of age novel for poeple young and old.

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Summary: One of the Greatest Books Ever!
Review: Catcher in the Rye is one of the best books ever written. I believe that most people can relate to it in some form or another. If I had to recommend any book to someone this might be it. I believe that the character of Holden Caufield is amazing. I hope one day when I have children they will appreciate it like I did when I was their age.

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Summary: J.D. Salinger - - -Catcher of the Mind!
Review: Catcher in the Rye is one of the best books I have ever read. Holden is such a great character in this book, that you start to become him and act like him in your everyday life. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to find symbolism because this book is slam-full of it. I have rated this book as one of the highest in my life. It's great! READ THIS ONE!!!!!!

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Summary: This is not a novel!
Review: Catcher in the Rye is one of the best books I've read. It didn't change my life. I don't sleep with it. What it did do was reveal things that I've always known about but have never talked to anyone about. Salinger talks about the little stupid things that people say and do that don't really make any sense. He talks about phonies and how they behave, but more importantly, he also describes some real people. This is a great book, but if you're looking for a plot or suspense, you've got the wrong idea.

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Summary: Catcher is Timeless
Review: Catcher in the Rye is one of the greatest American(if not the greatest novel) of the 20th century. The story of the anti-hero Holden Caulfield is one that EVERY teenager should read. The time of the setting may have been different, but the themes are still true today. This novel solely captures the rebellion, uncertainity, reckless, and heart of adolescence. It's more than that though, it is a beautifully written story about a boy who is observing reality with eyes that evently tear him down. In the end, no matter what age you are, you might be realizing that Holden Caulfield ,is or was, you.

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Summary: this is what wastebaskets are for...
Review: Catcher in the Rye is possibly the weakest novel I have ever suffered through. It is a constant whine session in which only the background changes. It is even a poor example of angst literature. If you want a real classic in the field try Jack Kerouac's Maggie Cassidy. Otherwise, avoid purchasing this book. If you already wasted the money, you may join me in throwing it into the trash.

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Summary: Does not live up to the hype
Review: Catcher in the Rye is supposed to be the book of the times. We read it in school to get a feel about universal issues present to both the world and the person during the sixtys. I personally thought the book was terrible. Mainly becaue I had trouble getting off to a good start. The book has no real story at all. All it is about is some kid and the emotional impact that different people and situation have on him. I mean, this is not even a book. All it is is a reevaluation of someone's life in terms of emotion. Besides needing to read this for school, if I had known the book was like this, I never would have read it, and would have relied on CliffNotes for symbolism.

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Summary: the best book out there
Review: catcher in the rye is the most entertaining and enlightening novel out there. this book made me laugh a lot and see all the phoniness out there. and since i live by N.Y.C., i could relate somewhat to Holden Caufield.

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Summary: Not for anyone with real angst
Review: Catcher in the Rye is the most overrated book I have ever read (and I have read many). Holden Caulfield is 100% unoriginal and phony and symbolizes the concept known as the "White Man's Burden". Holden is the origin of all of his 'suffering'. He also symbolizes the hypocrisy of priviledged people (perhaps Salinger's intent). I give this book 2 stars for the simple fact that it could fool so many people for so many years. If you are interested in reading this book because it is 'the voice of your generation', then think again. Anyone, especially teenagers, who are suffering from actual anguish and emotional pain shouldn't waste your time reading this book because it will only annoy you.

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Summary: Fun
Review: Catcher in the Rye is the story of Holden Caulfield's three days that he spends in New York, by himself, as a 16 year old. It's near impossible to give a good summary of it because there are so many subplots and tangents in the book, but this is part of the fun. To get as much as you can out of the book you must discuss it with people. If you're able to understand what Salinger was trying to get across you will enjoy it more. I think the age of the reader has a lot to do with the enjoyment one gets from it. The closer one is to the age of Holden, the more they will enjoy it. They can see how he is so similar to them or people they know. I believe most everyone knows someone who is like Holden and if people can somewhat understand Holden, they may be able to understand other's in their lives. It's just a flat our good story and is easy to read. It'll go by quickly.