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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
The Catcher in the Rye is probably the first ever literary book I've read. Not right now, of course, I've read a lot of literary fiction, but when I was, I think, 13 years old I read The Catcher in the Rye for the first time. I remember that I absolutely loved it. And after 3 years, I still do.
Despite this book being written quite a long time ago, the themes will always be relevant. Coming-of-age, I mean, everyone comes of age, and alienation, there will always be people that feel like they don't belong. The sentiment of just spontaneously going somewhere without planning is something I, and I know many other people as well, still fantasize about on a bi-weekly basis. Just packing your bags and leaving. Holden Caulfield did it, so why can't I, we think. Holden Caulfield is also the quintessential teenager and I think any teenager can relate to him even if it's just in one tiny thing. It's a great book, I don't know what else to say. Go read it!
Despite this book being written quite a long time ago, the themes will always be relevant. Coming-of-age, I mean, everyone comes of age, and alienation, there will always be people that feel like they don't belong. The sentiment of just spontaneously going somewhere without planning is something I, and I know many other people as well, still fantasize about on a bi-weekly basis. Just packing your bags and leaving. Holden Caulfield did it, so why can't I, we think. Holden Caulfield is also the quintessential teenager and I think any teenager can relate to him even if it's just in one tiny thing. It's a great book, I don't know what else to say. Go read it!
adventurous
funny
reflective
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I hated that kid but also deeply related to his loneliness and his absolute floundering in so many situations.. disgusting, horrible feeling book but somehow I loved it. Just the darkness I needed to read at a time in life when everything felt fake and frustrating.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
don't even know how i managed to bring myself to finish this
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Can't understand how this is considered a masterpiece, or a classic, when it's one of the worst books ever written. If I wanted to read the story of a spoiled brat I'd watch the news