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L'attrape-coeurs by Jerome David Salinger by J.D. Salinger, J.D. Salinger

108 reviews

thecriticaljournal's review against another edition

2.0

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: Complicated

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

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

2.75

dark reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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lea_david's review against another edition

4.5

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

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

3.75

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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emilia___'s review against another edition

3.5

adventurous lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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eli3's review against another edition

5.0

dark funny hopeful inspiring

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

My favourite book of all time ❤️!!

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aleya_ghosh's review against another edition

2.75

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

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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amy_s's review against another edition

3.0

dark reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I was told this book would change my life. Needless to say, it didn’t. I think the stale bagel I ate for breakfast changed my life more than this book, in fact. Yes, I relate to Holden’s teenage angst. But I am not a rich teenager living in New York who can escape from their problems temporarily while delving into their deepest, darkest traumas. There’s no plot here. It’s trauma dumping for the sake of it. Also there’s a ton of symbolism that went way over my head. Maybe I’d appreciate it more if I studied it in an English class. (Not that I think it should be studied anymore, the racial slurs are UNBELIEVABLY abundant.) Look, at the end of the day, this might have been groundbreaking for teens in the 60s, but to assume it carries the same weight today would be ridiculous. Some things just aren’t meant to be timeless.

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alexabu's review against another edition

3.75

funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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