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El guardián entre el centeno by J.D. Salinger

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ayearinbookswithzoe's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense fast-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

3.0

When I first read this book I laid in bed for a week straight. This book is good when you’re in the teenage angst phase. However, I like it les each time I read it. I still think it has literary value, it’s just not for everyone and not great for the mentally ill. 
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allie_schick's review against another edition

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challenging emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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jsuispoesie's review against another edition

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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? It's complicated

2.0

Lessi questo libro per la prima volta a 17 anni e lo odiai, ma non abbastanza da dargli una stella. Decisa a cambiare idea su uno dei romanzi più famosi nel panorama contemporaneo, 9 anni dopo la prima lettura ho deciso di dare una seconda opportunità a Holden Caulfield, ma la verità è che mi trovo a riconfermare le due stelle iniziali.

Il punto è: adesso l'ho capito. Se a 17 anni Holden mi sembrava solo un ragazzo disagiato e lamentoso, a quasi 26 anni capisco cosa stava passando, davvero, ma questo non toglie il fatto che Holden sia un ragazzino disagiato e lamentoso. 

Questo libro riesce a entrare perfettamente nella testa di un adolescente, al punto che diventa fastidioso. Il protagonista è in caduta libera: non più bambino, non ancora adulto, gira per la città con il solo desiderio di non rimanere da solo con i suoi pensieri, visitando musei, bar, hotel, chiamando amici, professori e odiando tutto e tutti. La cosa più fastidiosa di Holden è il fatto che si crede meglio di tutti. Dà a tutti dell'ipocrita quando nell'ipocrisia ci sguazza, fa finti discorsi profondi solo per saltare da un argomento all'altro senza seguire un filo logico. 

Se dovessi descrivere Holden Caulfield lo farei usando la clip dove Hogarth de Il gigante di ferro prima si atteggia da uomo vissuto e poi diventa iperattivo per un caffè.

Insomma, sono felice di averlo letto, perché almeno ora posso giudicarlo con cognizione di causa, ma il libro non mi è piaciuto, nemmeno questa volta.

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luluslittlelibrary's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny 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
Had to read it for school... hated it. Do not recomend.
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seekmyants's review against another edition

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dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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lea_david's review against another edition

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dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I liked the book. But the main character drove me crazy from time to time. 
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maryskuodas's review against another edition

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challenging reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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emilia___'s review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted reflective slow-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

3.5

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eli3's review against another edition

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dark funny hopeful inspiring
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My favourite book of all time ❤️!! 
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aleya_ghosh's review against another edition

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dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

The Catcher in the Rye had me feeling exasperated regarding Holden Caulfield, until of course I got to the midway and realised why the protagonist acts the way he does. While a short read, it's definitely not delightful, but more of a reflective piece making you think why a 16 year old teenager is acting this way, and will he ever become fine again.

Would just like to add that if someone ever tells you that The Catcher in the Rye is their favourite book, it is very important to clarify why since the main character is anything but likeable xD
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