Catcher in the Rye

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Summary: Read it for yourself..
Review: I love this book. I absolutely love it. It's so TRUE. That's the only word I can think of that sums up the book. It's TRUE. The book is about Holden, who was just expelled from school, and how he wanders around New York City for three days before finally deciding to go home. Holden is angry at how the world is, and at how people are. I felt that Holden was seeing the world through the eyes of someone going through the transition from childhood to adulthood, and is angry at the insincerity of the world. He doesn't want to be a part of it, but at the same time, he lies a lot and sometimes tries to be something he's not. He's a teenager. At any rate, just read it for yourself. People will try to tell you what to think of this book. They analyze it to pieces. Even if it's no more that a good story to you, just make the decision on your own.

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Summary: Wonderful; Deeper than it Seems
Review: I love this book. I am a fifteen-year-old girl and I can really relate to the character of Holden Caulfield. He's headed toward a world that he doesn't want to live in; a world that he sees as phony and dangerous. He doesn't feel like he belongs. I found his comments to be funny and his flow-of-consciousness writing to be realistic. Some people see the constant cursing as bad writing, but it's not. It's realistic. That's the kind of person Holden is.
Many people find this book pointless and boring. What many don't understand is that this is a character-driven book, not a plot-driven one. And also, things are not as they seem. Because Holden is narrating, it's hard not to simply accept everything he says. But then we meet Phoebe, and Mr. Antolini, who point out where Holden could be wrong. It can be hard for the reader to understand that though, because Holden doesn't think he is wrong.
While there *are* bad and phony people in the world, Holden is wrongfully blaming everything on other people. He distances himself from everyone--it's sort of like a case of Social Anxiety Disorder, in a way. But he never comes out and says that. The reader has a responsiblity to analyze Holden, because he does not explain everything to them--he can't. Although he does go into great detail about certain events, items, and other people, he can't explain much about *himself*, and that makes it interesting. But it's a wonderful read, because it delves into the thoughts of a sweet, screwed-up kid who just doesn't understand how to interact with people.
I think that if you were to read up on the subtle hints and character analyses in this book, you will find that it's much deeper than it appears during the re-read.

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Summary: great!
Review: I love this book. I was not required to read this book, but I chose to because it is said to be a classic. I think this book touches all the bases of life, and it is simple to identify with Holden at many points. I could read this book again and again. It's one of the best I've ever read.

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Summary: Holden Caulfield is the greatest character in contemp. lit.
Review: I love this book. It is, by far, one of the most incredible books ever written. Incredible for several reasons: 1. Symbolism (this book should be read multiple times, once to analyze symbolism, the next read for what it is) 2. Honesty 3. Humanity 4. Heart 5. Emotion 6. Holden This book has connected with me on so many levels. There is a little of us all in Holden, and a little Holden in all of us. Everyone should read this novel, it will change your life.

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Summary: Searching For The Character Within Me
Review: I love to read interesting books but I hate them if they are assigned to me. We were assigned to read J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" for English class a couple of weeks ago and I just knew I would hate it. Accepting the challenge, I read the first page and knew that it was quite different from all the other English assignments. After the first four chapters, I found myself not going to sleep for trying to stay awake to read what was going to happen next. Being a teenager, I could relate to Holden somewhat for the exception of his excessive swearing and smoking. We are alike in that we both like helping those in need and hate to see vulgar words on elementary walls that distract a child's innocence. This novel will lead you to look at life in a totally different aspect. I recommend those who are searching for themselves to read this book and get a clue...

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Summary: WOW
Review: I loved it. You have to read it to understand. It is so amazing and inspiring and entertaining, just... wow.

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Summary: A Truthful Account of Adolesence
Review: I loved reading "The Catcher in The Rye". This held my attention from start to finish. You learn to love Holden, and identify with him. I'm a teenager and I can relate to his feelings, because most teenagers feel the same way. The thing that really perplexes me, is the people who have no use for this book, and want to ban it. WHY? You don't ban the truth! I would love to know of any books that are similar to this. So far I haven't found any. For anyone who likes family values, look at Holden and his sister. This is one kind book.

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Summary: The frozen lake
Review: I loved the book, mostly the part about the lake. I think the lake is a metaphor for Holden personality. He always wonder where are the ducks going when the lake is frozen (I read it in hebrew and I don't recommaned in hebrew but I don't know the english sentence). THe ducks are symbol if his life, he's wondering where his life is ging 2 take him. When he gets to the lake he see that it not all frozen, I think like him. THe frozen area is his outside prsonality that is hard and watching on the inside, the unfrozen area - he toughts and way of mind. It's seems like, only us, the readers know his toughts and know they aren't frozen. I really enjoyed the book Hope I gave u something 2 think about.

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Summary: Besa, Besa
Review: I loved the book. it was nice and showed some sexy scenes. parents be cautioned...he talks about doing it...my parents werent too thrilled about it...ok well i liked it very much because of the perspectives on life that it portrayed.

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Summary: The Best Book I Read
Review: I loved the book.Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down.I think it is a great book for teenagers to read because some can relate to Holden. I would reccomend the book to any one who is interseted in reading a great book.I think it's stupid for the book to be banned in some places.