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My second time reading Salinger was similar to the first: He sneakily gets me to relate to a cynical main character, only to be called out and humbled by a wise but flawed mentor through a series of quippy monologues. (I’m also told to grow up and have a little hope, godammit!) A pretty specific formula, but it did the trick both times.

brennacummings's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5
I don’t think I was in the right headspace to enjoy this novel but I will definitely try again! could definitely empathize with fannys unhinged rants.

aomidori's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.0

nicolejames143's review against another edition

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funny 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? It's complicated

4.25

savaging's review against another edition

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4.0

I was so irritated while reading this of the white, ivy league dating scene and its petty complaints. And then afterwards, for over a year now, I've found myself constantly returning to the question of poor goddamn Yorick and what kind of skull I want when I'm dead.

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