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wordsunbound's review against another edition
4.0
The book was alright, but at some points it caught my interest, however, in other parts it was rather uninteresting. It wasn't my favorite book but I didn't mind reading it however I won't be ever buying it or ever reading it again.
I felt bad for Holden because his parents seemed to have just pushed him away from the family. I just kept wondering why didn't they send him to a military school.
Plus, there wasn't much of a plot structure.
Overall I give the book four stars.
I felt bad for Holden because his parents seemed to have just pushed him away from the family. I just kept wondering why didn't they send him to a military school.
Plus, there wasn't much of a plot structure.
Overall I give the book four stars.
rance08's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
eryk's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ethelothos's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
philippamaeve's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Unusual narrative voice- very casual, immersive and funny
endless misogyny which makes the reading less enjoyable, but still effective at communicating the depth of adolescent isolation, as well as its short term intensities
endless misogyny which makes the reading less enjoyable, but still effective at communicating the depth of adolescent isolation, as well as its short term intensities
intervals's review against another edition
3.75
really do respect that salinger's take on adolescence and isolation has struck a chord with people for so long
royal_tea's review
4.0
What I liked about this book wasn't actually the storyline or plot - as there wasn't really any - but rather the writing of J. D. Salinger. I could see the themes he was trying to incorporate into this book.
*Fastforward* To be honest, it's now been over a year since I've read this book and I can't remember what actually happens? I remember Holden's character though. I didn't exactly find him endearing, but he was definitely well characterised, and that is key for me.
I do however find it difficult to see how this book could be a favourite?
*Fastforward* To be honest, it's now been over a year since I've read this book and I can't remember what actually happens? I remember Holden's character though. I didn't exactly find him endearing, but he was definitely well characterised, and that is key for me.
I do however find it difficult to see how this book could be a favourite?