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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

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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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ameliaflint's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny reflective 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

3.75

This book is undoubtedly a masterpiece. The way Salinger seamlessly narrates Holden’s downward spiral in such an approachable way is fantastic. Loved it, adored it, every word on the list. The only thing missing was this undefinable quality the makes a book, especially a classic, really stick with you. Maybe it’s Holden’s simplistic storytelling or the fact that I read this for school, but this book just didn’t hold that quality for me. This undeniably a good read that will have you in awe of the author, but I won’t be up at night pondering it.

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jodi_xo's review against another edition

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emotional tense 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

2.0

Honestly just wasn’t a fan of this book. I know so many people love it but I honestly just thought it wasn’t up to much. Holden is basically just a petulant child complaining about everything and everyone, spending his days chain smoking and calling everyone a “phony”. Very much a one tone book, nothing changes it’s literally just him wandering around New York feeling sorry for himself and complaining.

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cursed_sapphire's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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alina990's review against another edition

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

1.0

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bookmarkplaces's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

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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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