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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

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banditssecrets's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

3.75

jovanafinlebrun's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Herlezen. Eerste keer begreep ik er niet veel van. Ik las het toen met veel verwachtingen, maar zelf niet meer in die leeftijdscategorie behorende vond ik Holden een vermoeiend type. Nu het boek nogmaals een kans gevend lees ik er zoveel meer in. Nu zie ik in Holden iemand die gefrustreerd door het leven gaat door omstandigheden, eenzaamheid en onbegrip. Maar vooral iemand die zich af en toe kwetsbaar opstelt en dan een lief en aanhankelijk stuk van zichzelf laat zien.

rolltideroll1's review against another edition

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funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

skellophant's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

annashiv's review against another edition

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4.0

I didn't really understand why this is a classic until the last few chapters. It's a lot of build up, but I think it's worth it. It's a quick read and just genuine. It does get hard to read the same phrases all the time, but it's to make a point. Everything comes together in the end beautifully, and I'm glad to have finally read it. I'm not sure how I went through my schooling without ever having to read it. I'm not sure if I would have liked it when I was younger, so I'm glad I read it now.