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seanml's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Blood, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting
halaagmod's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Pedophilia
o3tri's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism
wuthrinheights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holden was witty and observant, sarcastic, and the biggest hater you've ever met. His narration was often so comical, I kept giggling or literally laughing out loud with tears in my eyes. Really, he killed me.
But as you read on, this story of his account of spending the night alone in New York City, in between meeting all kinds of people in his life who happened to be available to meet him that night, while his memories weaved in and out, and he tried his hardest to hang on, your heart gets broken piece by piece. Holden's voice will stay with you and you can't shake him out.
A full 5 stars for me. Heck, I'd give 6 out of 5 stars if I could. This is my favourite book and it holds a special place in my heart for it.
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
emmiesbooks16's review against another edition
- 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
1.5
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, and Misogyny
tweedlesmart's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Minor: Child death, Misogyny, and Sexism
salem0's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
reread and reviewed by: sept 13 2023
honestly, it's kind of a bittersweet type of book. i like the commentary on the 'innocence' of childhood and the adolescent experience. holden is pretty flawed since he's a bit shallow at times and he's clearly got anger issues and a little misogyny, but i did feel for him and what he was going through. his views on the people around him reminded me a bit of me when i was 16 with some mental health issues. i sorta got what he was saying about phoniness too. the part at the end where he said 'god i wish you could've been there to see it' kinda got me pretty sad. the part i liked best was where he explained why he wanted to be the catcher in the rye tho. i came out of the story genuinely wishing that this guy got better after the events of this book.
overall, i really enjoyed this book, and while it's no favorite, i think it'll still stick with me. and even if people are often divided on this book, i'd still recommend this. also now i've gotten into saying goddamn as often as possible because of this goddamn book.
edit 17/5/24: i think it is a favorite after all.
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, and Sexual harassment
ursulazc's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Leí este libro por primera vez a los 15, un regalo de mi mamá, y de algún modo se quedó conmigo. Lo que más recuerdo de mi primera lectura es que solo quería darle un abrazo al personaje principal, Holden.
El libro es simplemente la historia de unos días locos que vivió Holden en New York luego de que lo echarán del colegio y antes de volver a su casa a afrontar la realidad de esto, comienza y termina con nuestro protagonista en el hospital.
Holden es un adolescente que en pocas palabras no quiere crecer y anhela su niñez donde no todo era triste y deprimente en su mente.
No es un personaje que necesariamente caiga bien, no es agradable ni carismático, y no se supone que deba serlo. Si es un personaje con el que creo muchos pueden empatizar de una forma u otra, durante todo el libro nos enfrentamos a su monólogo mental, sus ideas locas e inconexas teñidas siempre de un sentimiento de soledad.
Siento que en esta segunda lectura se me hizo mucho más claro, lo mal que se encontraba Holden en términos de su salud mental, cosa de la cual no me percaté conscientemente la primera vez que lo leí. Era un libro mucho más triste y fuerte de lo que recordaba, lo cual no es necesariamente malo.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Eating disorder
williamabookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, and Toxic friendship
tia_18's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Abandonment